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Hava Siegelmann

b. 1964

Computer scientist

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About Hava Siegelmann

Born 1964. Hava Siegelmann is an American computer scientist, known for Hypercomputation.

Hava Siegelmann is an American computer scientist and Provost Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Biography

Siegelmann earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science at Rutgers University in 1993 under Eduardo Sontag. Her dissertation was on the hypercomputation. She earned an M.Sc. in Computer Science at Hebrew University in 1992 and a B.A. in Computer Science at the Technion in 1988.

Siegelmann was a program manager of several DARPA AI programs including Lifelong Learning Machines, Guaranteeing AI Robustness Against Deception, and Cooperative Secure Learning. DARPA/DoD awarded her with the Meritorious Public Service Medal for her research and leadership.

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Important facts

Born
23 August 1964, Haifa
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Computer scientist
Nationality
United States
Known for
Hypercomputation
Education
Rutgers University, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Employers
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Awards
Meritorious Public Service Medal
Also known as
Hava T. Siegelmann, Siegelmann, H.T., H.T. Siegelmann

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Hava Siegelmann?

computer scientist

When was Hava Siegelmann born?

Hava Siegelmann was born on 23 August 1964 in Haifa.

What is Hava Siegelmann's occupation?

Hava Siegelmann is a computer scientist.

What is Hava Siegelmann known for?

Hava Siegelmann is known for Hypercomputation.

What nationality is Hava Siegelmann?

Hava Siegelmann is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hava Siegelmann

· Wikidata: Q14243

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