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Howard H. Aiken

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Pioneer in computing, original conceptual designer behind IBM's Harvard Mark I computer (1900-1973)

United StatesScientistsLived 1900 to 1973 · aged 73
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Howard Hathaway Aiken was an American physicist and a pioneer in computing. He was the original conceptual designer behind IBM's Harvard Mark I, the United States' first programmable computer.

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Harvard Mark I / IBM ASCC, left side.Harvard Mark I / IBM ASCC, left side.

Awards 6

2014National Inventors Hall of Fame
1970Edison Medal
1965Golden Plate Award
1964John Price Wetherill Medal
1964Harry H. Goode Memorial Award
1947Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Connected to Howard 6

Robert NoyceAlso won Harry H. Goode Memorial AwardGeorge WestinghouseAlso won Edison MedalLynn ConwayAlso won John Price Wetherill MedalAlberto GonzalesAlso won Golden Plate AwardSeymour CrayAlso won Harry H. Goode Memorial AwardJames CroninAlso won John Price Wetherill Medal

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1900 to 1973 · aged 73
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30 languages

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