About David L. Ferguson
Lived 1949 – 2019 (aged 69). David L. Ferguson was a mathematician and university teacher.
David Ferguson (1949–2019) was a Distinguished Service Professor and Provost's Scholar at Stony Brook University.
He joined Stony Brook University in 1981, becoming the first African-American assistant professor there.
From 1998 to 2002, Ferguson served as the founding director of Stony Brook's Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching. From 2002 to 2017, he served as the chair of Department of Technology and Society, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
For his contribution to STEM education, he received the U.S. Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring, jointly administered by the White House and NSF, in 1997.
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Who was David L. Ferguson?
American mathematician and educator
When was David L. Ferguson born?
David L. Ferguson was born on 19 August 1949 in Pascola.
When did David L. Ferguson die?
David L. Ferguson died on 12 July 2019 in Port Jefferson.
What was David L. Ferguson's occupation?
David L. Ferguson was a mathematician and university teacher.
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