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Isaac L. Auerbach

1921 – 1992

American computer scientist

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About Isaac L. Auerbach

Lived 1921 – 1992 (aged 71). Isaac L. Auerbach was an American computer scientist and engineer.

Isaac L. Auerbach (October 9, 1921 – December 24, 1992) was an early advocate and pioneer of computing technologies, holder of 15 patents, founding president of the International Federation for Information Processing (1960–1965), a member of the National Academy of Sciences, an executive at the Burroughs Corporation and a developer of first computers at Sperry Univac.

International Federation for Information Processing established Isaac L. Auerbach Award in his name.

Auerbach was elected as a Distinguished Fellow of the British Computer Society in 1975 for his pioneering work in computing technologies. He earned a B.S. in electrical engineering from Drexel University in 1943 and an M.S. in applied physics from Harvard University in 1947.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Drexel University, Harvard University
Positions held
Chairperson
Employers
Burroughs Corporation, Auerbach Associates (United States)
Awards
Fellow of the British Computer Society
Also known as
Isaac Levin Auerbach

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Isaac L. Auerbach's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Isaac L. Auerbach?

American computer scientist (1921-1992)

When was Isaac L. Auerbach born?

Isaac L. Auerbach was born on 9 October 1921 in Philadelphia.

When did Isaac L. Auerbach die?

Isaac L. Auerbach died on 24 December 1992.

What was Isaac L. Auerbach's occupation?

Isaac L. Auerbach was a computer scientist and engineer.

What nationality was Isaac L. Auerbach?

Isaac L. Auerbach was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Isaac L. Auerbach

· Wikidata: Q6076630

· DBpedia: Isaac L. Auerbach

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