Especially when at the time, only 28 doctoral degrees had been awarded in mathematics in the United States.
Researchers confirm that regardless of his historic achievement, he was not acknowledged during his lifetime,Briefly.co.zagathered.
According to theCornell Chronicle, exceptionally brilliant Cox scored an A in every mathematics course as well.
So Cox joined the faculty of Shaw University.''
The husband and father of three would also motivate other black people to pursue degrees in mathematics and physics.
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