Nancy Davis Griffeth
Computer Scientist and Academic
Born
October 26th, 1945
79 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Contributions in computer science include notable research in algorithms and computational theory. Served as a professor at various institutions, influencing a generation of computer scientists through teaching and mentorship. Actively participated in professional organizations, contributing to the advancement of the field. Published numerous papers and co-authored several influential texts in computing.
Research in algorithms
Teaching at universities
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