George H. Heilmeier

American engineer and businessman (1936-2014)
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George H. Heilmeier was born on May 22, 1936, in Philadelphia . He died on April 22, 2014, in Plano [1] due to disease . Heilmeier was a citizen of the United States and worked as an inventor, writer, non-fiction writer, engineer, and scientist .

Heilmeier's educational background includes the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science, Princeton University, and Abraham Lincoln High School . His employers included RCA Corporation and Texas Instruments [2], where he applied his knowledge in the field of electrical engineering .

Throughout his career, Heilmeier received numerous awards, including the John Fritz Medal, IEEE David Sarnoff Award, IEEE Frederik Philips Award, IEEE Medal of Honor, National Medal of Science, and National Inventors Hall of Fame, as well as two more [3][4][2][5][6][7]. One of the notable positions he held was as the Director of DARPA .

Heilmeier's work and achievements left a lasting impact, and his legacy continues to be recognized in the field of electrical engineering . Heilmeier was a prominent figure, and his contributions to science and engineering are still acknowledged today .

George H. Heilmeier

Summary

George H. Heilmeier is a human[1]. He was born in Philadelphia[2]. He was born on +1936-05-22T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Plano[4]. He died on +2014-04-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], writer[7], non-fiction writer[8], engineer[9], and scientist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • George H. Heilmeier was born in Philadelphia[2].
  • George H. Heilmeier passed away in Plano[4].
  • George H. Heilmeier was born on +1936-05-22T00:00:00Z[3].
  • George H. Heilmeier died on +2014-04-22T00:00:00Z[5].
  • George H. Heilmeier died on +2014-04-21T00:00:00Z[12].
  • George H. Heilmeier held citizenship in United States[13].
  • George H. Heilmeier worked as an inventor[6].
  • George H. Heilmeier worked as a writer[7].
  • George H. Heilmeier worked as a non-fiction writer[8].
  • George H. Heilmeier worked as an engineer[9].
  • George H. Heilmeier worked as a scientist[10].
  • George H. Heilmeier's field of work was electrical engineering[14].
  • George H. Heilmeier held the position of DARPA Director[15].
  • Among George H. Heilmeier's employers was RCA Corporation[16].
  • Among George H. Heilmeier's employers was Texas Instruments[17].
  • George H. Heilmeier was educated at University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science[18].
  • George H. Heilmeier was educated at Princeton University[19].
  • George H. Heilmeier's education included a stint at Abraham Lincoln High School[20].
  • George H. Heilmeier received the John Fritz Medal[21].
  • George H. Heilmeier received the IEEE David Sarnoff Award[22].
  • George H. Heilmeier received the IEEE Frederik Philips Award[23].
  • George H. Heilmeier received the IEEE Medal of Honor[24].
  • George H. Heilmeier received the National Medal of Science[25].
  • George H. Heilmeier received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[26].
  • George H. Heilmeier was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Philadelphia[2], George H. Heilmeier… he was born on +1936-05-22T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science[18], an educational institution[28], in United States[29], founded in 1852[30]; Princeton University[19], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1746[33], headquartered in Princeton[34]; and Abraham Lincoln High School[20], a high school[35], in United States[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6], writer[7], non-fiction writer[8], engineer[9], and scientist[10]. George H. Heilmeier's field of work was electrical engineering[14]. Employers include RCA Corporation[16], a business[37], in United States[38], founded in 1919[39], headquartered in Rockefeller Center[40] and Texas Instruments[17], a technology company[41], in United States[42], founded in 1930[43], headquartered in Dallas[44]. He held the position of DARPA Director[15].

Recognition

Awards received include John Fritz Medal[21], a science award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1902[47]; IEEE David Sarnoff Award[22], a technical field award[48], founded in 1959[49]; IEEE Frederik Philips Award[23], a technical field award[50], founded in 1971[51]; IEEE Medal of Honor[24], a science award[52], founded in 1917[53]; National Medal of Science[25], a science award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1963[56]; and National Inventors Hall of Fame[26], a hall of fame[57], in United States[58], founded in 1973[59], headquartered in North Canton[60].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +2014-04-22T00:00:00Z[5] and +2014-04-21T00:00:00Z[12]. George H. Heilmeier passed away in Plano[4]. The cause of death was disease[61].

Why It Matters

George H. Heilmeier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

FAQs

Where was George H. Heilmeier born?

George H. Heilmeier's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].

Where did George H. Heilmeier die?

George H. Heilmeier passed away in Plano[4].

What did George H. Heilmeier do for work?

George H. Heilmeier worked as inventor[6], writer[7], non-fiction writer[8], engineer[9], and scientist[10].

Where did George H. Heilmeier go to school?

George H. Heilmeier was educated at University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science[18], Princeton University[19], and Abraham Lincoln High School[20].

What awards did George H. Heilmeier receive?

Honors received include John Fritz Medal[21], IEEE David Sarnoff Award[22], IEEE Frederik Philips Award[23], and IEEE Medal of Honor[24].

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