Ruth Stokes
Ruth Stokes | |
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Stokes in 1957 | |
| Born | October 12, 1890 |
| Died | August 27, 1968 (aged 77) |
| Education | Winthrop Normal and Industrial College (Bachelor's), Vanderbilt University (Master's), Duke University (Ph.D.) |
| Known for | mathematician, cryptologist, and astronomer |
Ruth Wyckliffe Stokes (October 12, 1890 or 1891 – August 27, 1968) was an American mathematician, cryptologist, and astronomer. She earned the first doctorate in mathematics from Duke University, made pioneering contributions to the theory of linear programming, and founded the Pi Mu Epsilon journal.