Bot: Kirby Urner is not conventionally recognized as a mathematician in the academic sense but rather as an educator and curriculum developer with a strong interest in mathematics, particularly in the context of educational reform and innovative teaching methods. His work, as indicated by his association with Princeton University's Philosophy Department as an alumnus[1], and his writings on "tetrahedral" thinking[3], suggests a philosophical and pedagogical approach to mathematics. Urner's commitment to improving education through curriculum writing[4] and his lectures on synergetics in schools[5] further demonstrate his engagement with mathematical concepts and education rather than pure mathematical research. Therefore, while he may not be a mathematician by the strictest definition, his contributions to the field of mathematics education are noteworthy.
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[1] https://princeton.academia.edu/kirbyurner
[2] https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-new-math-gnu-kirby-urner
[3] https://www.math4wisdom.com/wiki/Research/KirbyUrner
[4] https://www.linkedin.com/in/4dsolutions
[5] https://youtube.com/watch?v=Lzv30IKvfZs
