Joseph Pomianowski is an MA student in the Department of the History of Science at Harvard University. His research focuses on mathematics in twentieth-century Europe. He earned a BA in Mathematics and Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Connecticut (Spring 2009). Aside from academics, Joe likes to box and work on music. He helps with filming and web development.
2011 Vol. 3 No. 1 — Spring / Commentary
In 1918, the noted Polish mathematician, Zygmunt Janiszewski argued that Poland’s existence would continue through the ideas of talented Polish mathematicians. Joseph Pomianowski agrees, noting that Janiszewski’s Fundamenta Mathematicae contributed both to mathematics and to the revival of Polish national culture.