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\myhead{Mat 1110}{\ \ \ \ \ Mathematician Project}{Spring '09}{Due: Tues, Feb 17}

List your birthday: \rule[-4pt]{100pt}{1pt} \\

Find a mathematician born on the same day as you. Write a description ($\,\le \!\!1$ page) of the work your mathematician is known for; add a picture, if possible. Your target audience is a calculus classmate.
(EC: Choose a mathematician from an under-represented group.)


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