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Ralph E. Gomory Silver

American mathematician

IBM7 May 1929Education, Information and communication

Ralph E. Gomory is an American mathematician. Born 1929 in Brooklyn Heights. Associated with IBM, New York University.

Current organisations
IBM, New York University
Function
Education, Research
Industries
Education, Information and communication
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Common questions

Who is Ralph E. Gomory?
Ralph E. Gomory is an American mathematician. Born 1929 in Brooklyn Heights. Associated with IBM, New York University.
What does Ralph E. Gomory do?
Ralph E. Gomory is with at IBM.
Where did Ralph E. Gomory study?
Ralph E. Gomory studied at Princeton University.
What are Ralph E. Gomory's skills?
mathematics.
When was Ralph E. Gomory born?
Ralph E. Gomory was born on 1929-05-07 in Brooklyn Heights.
What awards has Ralph E. Gomory received?
IBM Fellow, IEEE Ernst Weber Engineering Leadership Recognition, National Medal of Science, John von Neumann Theory Prize, IRI Medal, and 5 more.
Journey

Career and education

Silver

Career

Education

Public record

Public life

Gold
Born
1929-05-07, Brooklyn Heights
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
mathematician, university teacher, computer scientist
Affiliations
National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, American Philosophical Society, Econometric Society
Also known as
Ralph Edward Gomory
Awards, work, projects

Achievements

Silver

Awards

  • IBM Fellow
  • IEEE Ernst Weber Engineering Leadership Recognition
  • National Medal of Science 1988
  • John von Neumann Theory Prize 1984
  • IRI Medal 1985
  • Fellow of the Econometric Society 1972
  • Heinz Award 1998
  • Frederick W. Lanchester Prize 1963
  • Harry H. Goode Memorial Award 1984
  • James Madison Medal 1999
Languages and interests

Profile

Languages
English
Expertise
mathematics

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