About Jesse E. Hobson
Lived 1911 – 1970 (aged 59). Jesse E. Hobson was an engineer.
Jesse Edward Hobson (May 2, 1911 – November 5, 1970) was an American electrical engineer and the director of SRI International from 1947 to 1955. Prior to SRI, he was the director of the Armour Research Foundation.
Early life and education Hobson was born in Marshall, Indiana. He received bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering from Purdue University and a PhD in electrical engineering from the California Institute of Technology.
Career
Awards and memberships Hobson was named an IEEE Fellow in 1948.
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Who was Jesse E. Hobson?
President of SRI International (1911–1970)
When was Jesse E. Hobson born?
Jesse E. Hobson was born on 2 May 1911 in Marshall.
When did Jesse E. Hobson die?
Jesse E. Hobson died on 5 November 1970 in Seattle.
What was Jesse E. Hobson's occupation?
Jesse E. Hobson was an engineer.
What nationality was Jesse E. Hobson?
Jesse E. Hobson's recorded nationality: People of the United States.
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