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Jerrold Tunnell

1950 – 2022

American mathematician

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About Jerrold Tunnell

Lived 1950 – 2022 (aged 71). Jerrold Tunnell was an American mathematician and university teacher, known for Langlands–Tunnell theorem.

Jerrold Bates Tunnell (September 16, 1950 – April 1, 2022) was a mathematician known for his work in number theory. He was an associate professor of mathematics at Rutgers University.

Early life and education Tunnell was born on September 16, 1950, in Dallas, Texas. He advised 7 PhD students.

He proved Tunnell's theorem in 1983, which gives a partial unconditional solution to the congruent number problem and a complete solution conditional on the Birch and Swinnerton-Dyer conjecture.

Awards and honors In 2013, Tunnell was elected in the inaugural class of Fellows of the American Mathematical Society.

Personal life Starting in 2004, Tunnell made cross-country cycling trips from Highland Park, New Jersey, to Syracuse, New York, in every U.S. election cycle.

Tunnell died on April 1, 2022, in rural Texas. He was hit by a truck while riding his bicycle from St. Augustine, Florida, to his 50th class reunion at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Langlands–Tunnell theorem
Education
Harvard University, Harvey Mudd College, Rutgers University
Employers
Rutgers University
Awards
Fellow of the American Mathematical Society
Also known as
Jerrold B. Tunnell, Jerrold Bates Tunnell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jerrold Tunnell?

American mathematician

When was Jerrold Tunnell born?

Jerrold Tunnell was born on 16 September 1950 in Dallas.

When did Jerrold Tunnell die?

Jerrold Tunnell died on 1 April 2022 in Highland Park.

What was Jerrold Tunnell's occupation?

Jerrold Tunnell was a mathematician and university teacher.

What was Jerrold Tunnell known for?

Jerrold Tunnell was known for Langlands–Tunnell theorem.

What nationality was Jerrold Tunnell?

Jerrold Tunnell was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jerrold Tunnell

· Wikidata: Q15820988

· DBpedia: Jerrold B. Tunnell

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