Background
Adler, Irving was born on April 27, 1913 in New York City. Son of Marcus and Celia (Kress) Adler.
Adler, Irving was born on April 27, 1913 in New York City. Son of Marcus and Celia (Kress) Adler.
Bachelor of Science, City College of New York, 1931. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), City College of New York, 2002. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1938.
Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1961. Doctor of Science (honorary), St. Michael's College, 1990.
Teacher, public high schools, New York City, 1932-1946; department chairman mathematics, Textile High School, New York City, 1946-1952; instructor mathematics, Columbia University, New York City, 1957-1960; instructor mathematics, Bennington College, North Bennington, Vermont, 1961; instructor mathematics, Southern Vermont College, Bennington, 1983; researcher in mathematics biology, North Bennington, since 1972. Lecturer in field.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, Vermont Academy Arts and Science. Member American Mathematics Society, Mathematics Association American, National Council Teachers of Mathematics, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Authors League, Townsend Harris Hall of Fame, 1996, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi.
Married Ruth Relis, June 2, 1935 (deceased 1968). Children: Stephen L., Peggy A. Married Joyce Lifshutz, September 16, 1968 (deceased 1999).