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To: snarks_when_bored

Chern was one of the great mathematicians of the 20th century.

This is very true. As the NYT article says, he had a profound impact on mathematics in the US (as well as the world).

2 posted on 12/07/2004 10:56:40 AM PST by mathprof

To: mathprof

An excellent 1998 interview with Chern (with many photos):

3 posted on 12/07/2004 11:01:41 AM PST by snarks_when_bored

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