Background
Kolchin, E. R. was born on April 18, 1916 in New York City. Son of Morris and Betty (Steinreich) Kolchin.
Kolchin, E. R. was born on April 18, 1916 in New York City. Son of Morris and Betty (Steinreich) Kolchin.
AB, Columbia University, 1937. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1941.
From instructor to professor mathematics, Columbia University, New York City, 1946-1986; professor emeritus, Columbia University, New York City, since 1986; visiting professor Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City, 1990. Visiting professor Bucknell U., Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 1986-1987, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.j., 1987-1988.
Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946, PTO. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Academy Arts and Sciences. Member American Mathematics Society M C.
Married Kate Weil, June 14, 1940. Children: Peter R., Ellen.