Catherine Cavagnaro

Catherine Elizabeth Cavagnaro (born 1965) is an American mathematician and aviator. She is a professor of mathematics at Sewanee: The University of the South, specializing in geometric topology and combinatorial group theory, and is co-editor of the ''Dictionary of Classical and Theoretical Mathematics''. She is also a former record-holder in consecutive spins of an airplane, has been repeatedly recognized by the General Aviation Awards Program for her contributions to flight safety and instruction, and is listed in the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame. Provided by Wikipedia