Background
Cowan, Russell Walter was born on February 26, 1912 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Charles Walter and Elsie Anna (Meissner) Cowan.
Cowan, Russell Walter was born on February 26, 1912 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Charles Walter and Elsie Anna (Meissner) Cowan.
Bachelor in Mathematics with honors, University Berkeley, 1932. Master of Arts in Mathematics with honors, University Berkeley, 1933. Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics with honors, University Berkeley, 1935.
Teacher mathematics St. Scolastica D, Duluth, Minnesota, 1935-1938. Assistant professor mathematics University Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1938-1947. Associate professor mathematics University Florida, Gainesville, 1947-1966.
Professor mathematics Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, 1966-1982. Retired, from 1982.
Member Masons (3rd degree, 50 Year Membership award).
Married Margaret Elizabeth Sturgess, July 26, 1948.