Vannevar Bush

Engineer and academic, creator of ENIAC

Vannevar Bush - Engineer and academic, creator of ENIAC
Born

March 11th, 1890
135 years ago

Died

June 28th, 1974
50 years ago — 84 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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An American engineer and academic, contributed significantly to the development of analog computing and the early stages of digital computer technology. Played a pivotal role during World War II in coordinating wartime research as the head of the Office of Scientific Research and Development. Helped establish the foundations of the modern computing paradigm through the introduction of the concept of the memex, which envisioned a system of information organization that prefigured the internet. Advocated for the importance of science and technology in policy-making through various publications and initiatives.

Headed the Office of Scientific Research and Development during WWII

Developed the concept of the memex

Contributed to the advancement of computing technology

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