I once got an F in mathematics, but that's not why I have
it as a middle initial. It stands for Fielden, which was also
my paternal grandfather's middle name. Quentin and Fielden
are both unusual and, according to Google, I'm the only
one that has them both.
Childhood
Euclid, Ohio.
I'm a Euclidean mathematician.
I had many superb math and science teachers in the public schools
there - special thanks to Mrs. Eversole and
Mr. Reno. Thanks also to Sputnik, for making America
improve its science education just in time
for me to participate in many innovative programs.
I had many other excellent teachers that weren't in math or
science, going back to elementary school. Unfortunately I
sometimes didn't appreciate how good and caring they were until years
later.
Undergraduate
I have a BA in Mathematics from
Centre College, Danville, Kentucky.
Intimate classes, intense faculty and students made for a great
experience.
