John Pasta

American physicist (1918–1981)
Person human Q92688
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John Pasta

Summary

John Pasta is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on October 22, 1918[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on June 5, 1981[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], computer scientist[7], engineer[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • John Pasta was born in New York City[2].
  • John Pasta passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • John Pasta was born on October 22, 1918[3].
  • John Pasta died on June 5, 1981[5].
  • John Pasta held citizenship in United States[11].
  • John Pasta worked as a physicist[6].
  • John Pasta's professions included computer scientist[7].
  • John Pasta worked as an engineer[8].
  • John Pasta worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Among John Pasta's employers was University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[12].
  • John Pasta was educated at New York University[13].
  • John Pasta received the Bronze Star Medal[14].
  • John Pasta is recorded as male[15].
  • John Pasta's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • John Pasta's family name is recorded as Pasta[17].
  • John Pasta's given name is recorded as John[18].
  • John Pasta's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'John Robert Pasta'}[19].
  • John Pasta's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[20].

Body

Origins and Family

John Pasta was born in New York City[2]. He was born on October 22, 1918[3].

Education

John Pasta's education included a stint at New York University[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6], computer scientist[7], engineer[8], and university teacher[9]. Among John Pasta's employers was University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[12].

Recognition

John Pasta received the Bronze Star Medal[14].

Death and Burial

John Pasta died on June 5, 1981[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John Pasta include Fermi–Pasta–Ulam–Tsingou problem[21], a physical phenomenon[22].

Why It Matters

John Pasta ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

He is credited with the discovery of Fermi–Pasta–Ulam–Tsingou problem[25], a physical phenomenon[26]. Entities named for him include Fermi–Pasta–Ulam–Tsingou problem[21], a physical phenomenon[22].

FAQs

Where was John Pasta born?

John Pasta's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did John Pasta die?

John Pasta died in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did John Pasta do for work?

John Pasta worked as physicist[6], computer scientist[7], engineer[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did John Pasta go to school?

John Pasta was educated at New York University[13].

What awards did John Pasta receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[14].

What did John Pasta discover?

John Pasta is credited as discoverer of Fermi–Pasta–Ulam–Tsingou problem[25].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [25] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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