Cuthbert Hurd
Cuthbert Corwin Hurd (Estherville, 5 de abril de 1911 – 22 de maio de 1996) foi um cientista da computação e empreendedor estadunidense. Foi instrumental no auxílio à IBM no desenvolvimento de seu primeiro computador de propósito geral.[1]
| Cuthbert Hurd | |
|---|---|
| Nascimento | 5 de abril de 1911 Estherville |
| Morte | 22 de maio de 1996 (85 anos) San Mateo |
| Nacionalidade | estadunidense |
| Cidadania | Estados Unidos |
| Ocupação | cientista de computação, oficial |
| Prêmios | Prêmio Pioneiro da Computação (1986) |
| Empregador | IBM |
| Campo(s) | ciência da computação |
O IBM 650 foi desenvolvido pela divisão liderada por Cuthbert Hurd
Recebeu o Prêmio Pioneiro da Computação de 1986.[2]
PublicaçõesEditar
- «Asymptotic theory of linear differential equations singular in the variable of differentiation and in a parameter» (PDF). Tohoku Mathematical Journal. 44 (first series). 1938. pp. 243–274
- «Asymptotic theory of linear differential equations containing two parameters» (PDF). Tohoku Mathematical Journal. 45 (first series). 1939. pp. 58–68
- 1943, Mathematics for Mariners with Chester E. Dimick. New York: D Van Nostrand Company Inc, 1943.
- 1950, "The IBM Card-Programmed Electronic Calculator" in: Proceedings, Seminar on Scientific Computation November, 1949, IBM, p. 37-41.
- 1955, "Mechanical Translation: New Challenge to Communication Ornstein", in: Science 21 October 1955: pp. 745–748.
- Nicholas Metropolis, Jack Howlett, Gian-Carlo Rota, eds. (novembro de 1980). «Computer Developments at IBM». A history of computing in the twentieth century: a collection of essays. [S.l.]: Academic Press. ISBN 978-0-12-491650-0
- 1983. Special Issue: The IBM 701 Thirtieth Anniversary - IBM Enters the Computing Field, Annals of the History of Computing, Vol. 5 (No. 2), 1983
- 1985, "A note on early Monte Carlo computations and scientific meetings", in: IEEE Annals of the History of Computing archive, Volume 7, Issue 2 (April 1985) pp 141–155.
- 1986, "Prologue," IEEE Annals of the History of Computing, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 6–7, Jan-Mar, 1986
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Referências
- ↑ Laurance Zuckerman (2 de junho de 1996). «Cuthbert Hurd, 85, Computer Pioneer at I.B.M». New York Times. Consultado em 24 de maio de 2010
- ↑ Cuthbert Hurd em computer.org
Leitura adicionalEditar
- 1954, "Russian is turned into English by a fast electronic translator" by Robert K.Plumb in: New York Times, 8 January 1954, p. 1 (front page),col.5.
- 1996, "Update," in: Computer, vol. 29, no. 7, pp. 92–94, Jul., 1996
- Atsushi Akera (inverno de 2002). «IBM's Early Adaptation to Cold War Markets: Cuthbert Hurd and His Applied Science Field Men». The Business History Review. 72 (4): 767–802. JSTOR 4127709
Ligações externasEditar
- Cuthbert C. Hurd Papers, 1946-1992 at the Instituto Charles Babbage, University of Minnesota.
- Three oral history interviews with Cuthbert Hurd, 20 January 1981, 18 November 1994 and August 28 1995, Instituto Charles Babbage, University of Minnesota. Hurd discusses International Business Machines research in computer technology, IBM's support for academic research on computers, and his own work at IBM—especially on the IBM 701, 704 and 705 computers. He also describes John von Neumann and his contributions to the development of computer technology. Discusses interactions with Oak Ridge National Laboratory e Laboratório Nacional de Los Alamos.