Louis Stuart Block

Background

Block, Louis Stuart was born on June 15, 1947 in New York City. Son of George and Sarah (Blacher) Block.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Florida, 1969; Master of Science, Northwestern University, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1973.

Career

Assistant professor mathematics, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1973-1978; associate professor, U. Florida, 1978-1986; professor, U. Florida, since 1986; associate chairperson department mathematics, U. Florida, 1988-1991; professor mathematics department, U. Florida, since 1991. Van Vleck visiting professor Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, 1984-1985.

Achievements

• Louis Stuart Block has been listed as a noteworthy Mathematics educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Mathematics Society, Mathematics Association American, Phi Beta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocation: tennis.

Connections

Married Candice R. Berman, January 14, 1948. Children: Jennifer, Rachel.

Father:

George Block

Mother:

Sarah (Blacher) Block

Spouse:

Candice R. Berman

child:

Jennifer Block

child:

Rachel Block