Thomas E. Kurtz
Computer Scientist and Educator
Born
February 22nd, 1928
97 years ago
Died
November 12th, 2024
0 years ago — 96 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Contributed significantly to the development of computer programming languages, particularly BASIC. Co-created the programming language at Dartmouth College in the 1960s, aiming to make computing accessible to students. Served as an educator and influenced generations of computer scientists through teaching and research. Active in promoting computer literacy and the educational potential of computers.
Co-created the BASIC programming language
Developed an educational approach for computing
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