Howard H. Aiken

Computer scientist and engineer, Harvard Mark I

Howard H. Aiken - Computer scientist and engineer, Harvard Mark I
Born

1900
125 years ago

Died

March 14th, 1973
52 years ago — 73 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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This individual contributed significantly to the development of computing technology. In the 1940s, designed and built the Harvard Mark I, one of the earliest electromechanical computers. Aiken's work at Harvard University included developing programming techniques and advocating for the use of computers in scientific research. His efforts helped to lay the groundwork for future advancements in computer science and engineering education.

Designed and built the Harvard Mark I

Developed early programming techniques

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