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Famous Mormons Computer Scientists, Computer Programmers, Computer Software Engineers, Mathematicians and Statisticians
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Alan Ashton computer software engineer |
Dr. Ashton deserves credit for his pioneering work in word
processing that has forever changed the way we use computers. Since selling
his ownership in WordPerfect he has built Thanksgiving Point.
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Nolan Bushnell computer software engineer |
He is arguably the father of computer entertainment. Nolan
Bushnell founded Atari in 1972 and subsequently launched the video-game
revolution with Pong. He sold Atari in 1976 for $28 million, and the
following year opened the first Chuck E. Cheese's restaurant, which combines
fast food and electronic games and amusements. He sold that, too, and since
has been involved in several projects and start-ups.
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James Cannon mathematician |
He is a professor of mathematics at BYU who played a key
role in the classification of simple groups. Source: Famous LDS Scientists |
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Bernard Daines Creator of new and innovative cluster computing solutions |
In 1999 Time magazine did an article on the 100 people most
likely to influence the next century and included Bernard on the list. Daines is widely recognized as instrumental in pioneering Ethernet technology, especially the IEEE standards for Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet networking technology. In 2002, Daines was elected chairman of the board of Linux NetworX. |
Who's Who in Internet and Computer Technology
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Robert G. Freeman Oracle Consultant |
Robert is a Principal Engineer and Team Manager at The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He is the author of eleven popular
Oracle books |
Books by Robert on Amazon
Robert G. Freeman's Blog
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Tom Hales mathematician |
He is a professor of mathematics at the University of
Michigan who proved a long standing conjecture about the optimal stacking
method of spheres. Source: Famous LDS Scientists After receiving his PhD
from Princeton in 1986, Tom Hales took up a post doc at Berkeley, and then
positions at Harvard, Chicago and Michigan. Tom's research interests lie in
algebra and geometry. In 1998 Tom Hales astonished mathematicians across the
World by confirming the 400 year old Kepler Conjecture, and followed that by
proving the even more venerable Honeycomb Conjecture. (For more information on
the Kepler and Honeycomb Conjectures see Cannonballs and Honeycomb
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Drew Major computer software engineer |
He helped develop the original NetWare, and has played an
integral role in designing and developing every release of the Network
Operating System which seems to be everywhere. In 2000, Drew was inducted
into the Computer Hall of Fame. He was also named as one of the top ten most
influential persons in the computer industry by BYTE Magazine.
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Sandy Petersen computer game designer |
He is a member of the Gaming Hall of Fame (1990), and was involved in the production of such award winning game titles as Civilization, Doom, Doom 2, Quake, Rise of Rome, Age of Kings, The Conquerors, Age of Empires 3, and The War Chiefs. As with some other successful computer game designers, Petersen's roots are in the board game industry. His illustrious portfolio includes Runequest, Call of Cthulhu, and Petersen's Field Guide to Monsters. As an internationally recognized game designer and writer, Petersen's works have been published worldwide. He served a mission to Los Angeles, and has been active in the Church since his early life. He has five children 27, 25, 20, 19, and 15 and that he has 2 grandchildren. All his four sons have been Eagle Scouts. He is a High Priest in the Rockwall 1st Ward in Texas.
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Roger Porter economist |
He served for more than a decade in senior economic policy positions in the White House,
most recently as Assistant to the President for Economic and Domestic Policy from 1989-1993.
He served as Director of the White House Office of Policy Development in the Reagan Administration
and as Executive Secretary of the President's Economic Policy Board during the Ford Administration. Source: Harvard |
President Ford and Economic Policy Board Executive Secretary Roger Porter play tennis at the White House | |
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Richard B. Wirthlin economist |
He is best known as President Reagan's strategist and pollster.
At the White House, he was a close and trusted advisor to President Reagan.
He directed all of the President's opinion surveys,
analyzed trends and regularly briefed the President and Cabinet officers on American attitudes about everything from education,
jobs and taxes to issues of war and peace.
He participated in White House planning and strategy sessions,
and played a key role in communications planning.
He was chief strategist for two of the most sweeping presidential victories in the history of the United States.
In 1981 he was acclaimed "Adman of the Year" by Advertising Age for his role in the 1980 campaign. Source: Wirthlin Worldwide Added 19 Nov 2004, thanks to TS for her email 03 Oct 2004. |
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