Max Wyman

Max Wyman (April 14, 1916 – February 9, 1991) was a Canadian mathematician and academic administrator. He served as president of the University of Alberta from 1969 to 1974. He was educated at the University of Alberta (BSc 1937) and California Institute of Technology (PhD magna cum laude). He rejoined his alma mater in 1943, the University of Alberta as a lecturer, and became a professor in 1956. In 1961, he was chair of the Department of Mathematics, and from 1963 to 1965 was the Dean of Science. He was named Vice President (Academic) of the university in 1964, and became president in 1969. He was the first former student of the University to become president. Wyman retired in 1974 and died in 1991.

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1916 births

1991 deaths

California Institute of Technology alumni

Canadian mathematicians

Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada

Scientists from Lethbridge

Presidents of the University of Alberta

University of Alberta alumni

Presidents of the Canadian Mathematical Society