Background
Cummins, Kenneth Burdette was born on July 27, 1911 in New Washington, Ohio, United States. Son of Royal Clinton and Pearl (Rittenour) Cummins.
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Kenneth Burdette Cummins
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Education
Bachelor of Arts, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1933; Master of Arts, Bowling Green State University, 1939; Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1958.
Career
Teacher science and mathematics, Sulphur Springs (Ohio) High School, 1933-1940; teacher science and mathematics, New Washington High School, 1941-1957; assistant professor mathematics, Kent State University, 1957-1959; associate professor, Kent State University, 1959-1964; professor, Kent State University, 1964-1981; emeritus professor, Kent State University, since 1981. Department chairman, 1964-1965. Director Mathematics Institute, National Science Foundation, 1959-1973.
Achievements
Membership
Member Mathematics Association American, National Council Teachers of Mathematics, Center Association Science and Mathematics Teachers, Ohio Academy of Sciences, Mortar Board, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Sigma Pi Sigma, Pi Mu Epsilon, Kappa Delta Pi.
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March 13, 1998 (aged 86) -
Nationality
American
Education
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1933
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1939
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1958
Awards
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Recipient alumni award for distinguished teaching Kent State University, 1968, 76, President's medal, 1981. Christofferson-Fawcett Mathematics Education award Ohio, 1981.Recipient alumni award for distinguished teaching Kent State University, 1968, 76, President's medal, 1981. Christofferson-Fawcett Mathematics Education award Ohio, 1981.