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Simon Levin

Who

Simon Levin · Science & Medicine

What

Mathematical ecologist known for work on biodiversity and complex ecosystems

When

1941, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Where

United States

Biography

Simon Levin is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Mathematical ecologist known for work on biodiversity and complex ecosystems

How & why

A mathematician-turned-ecologist at Cornell and then Princeton, Levin used mathematical modeling to understand how biodiversity, spatial scale and complexity shape ecosystems, becoming one of the most influential theoretical ecologists of his generation. Born in Baltimore, he is listed among Jewish American scientists.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Biomedical Science

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Mathematical ecologist known for work on biodiversity and complex ecosystems

1941

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Biomedical Science