A Brilliant Brain

Emmy Noether

1882–1935 — Germany

Era: Modern

Brilliance: 10/10 | Stewardship: 6/10 | Composite Index: 60

Einstein said: most important woman in mathematics. Ever.

"My methods are really methods of working and thinking."

Biography

Noether's theorem: symmetry = conservation law. Transformed abstract algebra. Denied paid position for years due to gender. Fled Nazis. Died at 53.

Key Facts

  • Noether's theorem: symmetry = conservation
  • Einstein's highest praise
  • Denied paid positions due to gender
  • Transformed abstract algebra
  • Fled Nazis; died at 53

Einstein called her the most important woman in math. They wouldn't pay her.

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