About Robert Everett
Lived 1921 – 2018 (aged 97). Robert Everett was an American computer scientist and electrical engineer, known for Semi-Automatic Ground Environment and Whirlwind I.
Robert Rivers Everett (June 26, 1921 – August 15, 2018) was an American computer scientist. He was an honorary board member of the MITRE Corporation. He was born in Yonkers, New York.
In 1945 he worked with Jay Forrester on the Whirlwind project, one of the first real time electronic computers. In 1958 he was a founding member of the MITRE Corporation, and was its president from 1969 to 1986.
In 1983 he received the Medal for Distinguished Public Service from the Department of Defense and in 1989 he received the National Medal of Technology.
In 2009, he was named the winner of the 2008 Eugene G. Fubini Award for outstanding contributions to the Department of Defense (DoD). In 2009, he was also made a Fellow of the Computer History Museum "for his work on the MIT Whirlwind and SAGE computer systems and a lifetime of directing advanced research and development projects."
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Who was Robert Everett?
American computer scientist
When was Robert Everett born?
Robert Everett was born on 26 June 1921 in Yonkers.
When did Robert Everett die?
Robert Everett died on 15 August 2018 in Cape Cod.
What was Robert Everett's occupation?
Robert Everett was a computer scientist and electrical engineer.
What was Robert Everett known for?
Robert Everett was known for Semi-Automatic Ground Environment and Whirlwind I.
What nationality was Robert Everett?
Robert Everett was American.
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