Linda Keen devotes her time and energies to some of the hottest topics of the day. Her work in complex analysis and dynamical systems deals with the mathematics responsible for the vibrant graphics seen in science shows, fractal art, and lifelike computer animations. For more than 30 years, her research has been funded by grants and fellowships from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Keen has helped evaluate other postdoctoral fellowships for the NSF as well as for NATO. She is also active in the mathematical community, through her professional participation on various editorial boards and steering committees. Her influence has been felt at local and national levels regarding such pressing issues as women and minority involvement, librarianship, project funding, educational and test standards, research goals, and professional ethics. Among her most visible posts have been the presidency of the Association for Women in Mathematics (1985-1986), and the vice-presidency of...