Post by Mr. Jon Donnis on May 23, 2010 21:17:26 GMT
It makes me sad to announce that Martin Gardner, the very famous recreational mathematician, has died. He was 95. Martin Gardner was also popular for unveiling the truths about paranormal claims and fallacies linked to science.
According to the details, Martin Gardner died on Saturday at Norman Regional Hospital after a brief illness. His son announced the news of his death. Martin Gardner had spent his last years at a living facility in Norman, Oklahoma.
Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Martin Gardner did his graduation from University of Chicago and became a freelance writer. During the 1950s, Martin Gardner wrote several articles and stories for various children’s magazines. It was when that his paper-folding puzzles paved a way for Martin Gardner to contribute in Scientific American magazine. At Scientific American magazine, Martin Gardner wrote for 25 years. His column had been published under the title ‘Mathematical Games’.
Martin Gardner’s work was extremely instrumental in introducing the general public to Chinese puzzles and fractals. The American Mathematical Society has also acknowledged Gardner’s contribution and it was said in 2005 that Martin Gardner inspired many people to make mathematics ‘a subject of their life’s work’. In year 1987 in recognition of his work, the society awarded Martin Gardner its Steel Prize for Mathematical Exposition.
One of the many interesting works of Martin Gardner was his debunking articles about paranormal phenomenon related to Science. He also wrote articles to debunk psychics such as Uri Geller. Gardner’s most recent feature was about Oprah Winfrey.
Martin Gardner took retirement from Scientific American magazine in 1981. He moved to Norman in 2002 and continued to write. Martin Gardner has more than fifty books to his credit as an author. He is survived by two sons, James Gardner and Tom Gardner.
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According to the details, Martin Gardner died on Saturday at Norman Regional Hospital after a brief illness. His son announced the news of his death. Martin Gardner had spent his last years at a living facility in Norman, Oklahoma.
Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Martin Gardner did his graduation from University of Chicago and became a freelance writer. During the 1950s, Martin Gardner wrote several articles and stories for various children’s magazines. It was when that his paper-folding puzzles paved a way for Martin Gardner to contribute in Scientific American magazine. At Scientific American magazine, Martin Gardner wrote for 25 years. His column had been published under the title ‘Mathematical Games’.
Martin Gardner’s work was extremely instrumental in introducing the general public to Chinese puzzles and fractals. The American Mathematical Society has also acknowledged Gardner’s contribution and it was said in 2005 that Martin Gardner inspired many people to make mathematics ‘a subject of their life’s work’. In year 1987 in recognition of his work, the society awarded Martin Gardner its Steel Prize for Mathematical Exposition.
One of the many interesting works of Martin Gardner was his debunking articles about paranormal phenomenon related to Science. He also wrote articles to debunk psychics such as Uri Geller. Gardner’s most recent feature was about Oprah Winfrey.
Martin Gardner took retirement from Scientific American magazine in 1981. He moved to Norman in 2002 and continued to write. Martin Gardner has more than fifty books to his credit as an author. He is survived by two sons, James Gardner and Tom Gardner.
www.buzztab.com/famous-personalities/martin-gardner-renowned-mathematician-died/