Marston Morse

Harold Calvin Marston Morse (24 March, 1892 - 22 June, 1977) was an American mathematician best known for his work on the calculus of variations in the large, a subject where he introduced the technique of differential topology now known as Morse theory. In 1933 he was awarded the Bôcher Memorial Prize for his work in mathematical analysis.

He recieved his bachelor's degree from Colby College in 1914. At Harvard University, he received both his master's degree in 1915 and his Ph.D. in 1917.

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