D. M. Smith
David Melville "Doc" Smith (July 27, 1884 – November 26, 1962) was an American professor and mathematician at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). During his more than forty years at the school, he was particularly known for his teaching style and personality. Georgia Tech's D. M. Smith Building, which has housed numerous academic departments, is named in his honor.
D. M. Smith | |
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| Born | July 27, 1884 Nashville, Tennessee, US |
| Died | November 26, 1962 |
| Alma mater | Vanderbilt University University of Chicago |
| Known for | Calculus of variations |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics |
| Institutions | Georgia Tech Centenary College Fort Worth University |
| Doctoral advisor | Gilbert Ames Bliss |
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