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Oswald Veblen (June 24, 1880 – August 10, 1960) was an American mathematician, geometer and topologist, whose work found application in atomic physics and the theory of relativity. He proved the Jordan curve theorem in 1905 and introduced the Veblen hierarchy of ordinals in 1908.

He is my academic great-great-great-great-grandfather. I am a tenured mathematics professor.

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Why are [some] professors ambiguous about material that is actually tested on exams?
Dec 14, 2014
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I solved their problem. Should I involve them?
Dec 6, 2015
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Why do editors sometimes accept a paper even if a reviewer recommends rejection?
Nov 28, 2014
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When during the application process should a candidate mention that their spouse is also looking for a job
Nov 27, 2014
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How to handle possibly subtly flirtatious emails from students?
Dec 13, 2014
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A theorem exists in a book but not in a journal - is this considered as a publication?
Nov 20, 2014
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Is it rude to write in a journal paper "the proof is left as an exercise to the reader"?
Dec 31, 2014
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Charisma vs. credentials in academic hiring
Oct 16, 2014
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How do mathematicians conduct research?
Dec 11, 2014
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What should I ask deans during my interview?
Nov 21, 2014