Euphemia Lofton Haynes
First Black American woman to earn a PhD in mathematics.
Their Story
Euphemia Lofton Haynes was an American mathematician and educator. In 1943 she became the first African American woman to earn a doctorate in mathematics. She spent her career teaching and working to improve education for students in Washington, D.C.
Era
1900s
Field
Mathematics
Euphemia Lofton Haynes
First Black American woman to earn a PhD in mathematics.
Math · Mathematics · 1900s · Women in STEM, Black Innovators
Their Story
Euphemia Lofton Haynes was an American mathematician and educator. In 1943 she became the first African American woman to earn a doctorate in mathematics. She spent her career teaching and working to improve education for students in Washington, D.C.
Key Innovation
Broke barriers as the first Black American woman to earn a mathematics PhD and championed fair education.
Why It Matters Today
Her achievement opened doors for generations of students who can now picture themselves as mathematicians.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphemia_Haynes
Wilkinson STEM Education Foundation · 251 American Innovators · wilkinsonstemfoundation.org
