Alexander McFarlane Mood graduated from the University of Texas with a B.A. (1934) in physics and received his Ph.D. (1940) from Princeton University in mathematics. Mood was a statistical consultant and professor for many years and received several awards for his work with statistics. This work included assessments of education and public policy research, operations research, and systems analysis. Following his education, he taught at several prominent universities, including the University of Texas, Princeton University, Brown University, and Iowa State University. At Iowa State College (University) he served as Research Associate Professor (1945-1948) of mathematics and statistics, working primarily in the Statistical Laboratory. Besides his work in academia, Mood also did extensive research for the government working in both the public and private sectors.
From the description of Papers, 1939-2008, n.d. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 696821845
