# Randall Munroe

> American cartoonist, author and engineer

**Wikidata**: [Q285048](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q285048)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randall_Munroe)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/randall-munroe

## Summary
Randall Munroe is an American cartoonist, author, and engineer known for creating the webcomic xkcd.

## Biography
- Born: 1984-10-17 in Easton
- Nationality: United States
- Education: Mathematics and Science High School at Clover Hill; Christopher Newport University
- Known for: Creating the webcomic xkcd
- Employer(s): Langley Research Center (until 2006-10-01)
- Field(s): Computer science, programming, software engineering, cartooning, writing

## Contributions
Created the webcomic xkcd, which features humor and commentary on science, technology, and everyday life. Also known for geohashing, a project involving geocaching with mathematical coordinates. The source does not provide specific start years for these works, but xkcd is widely recognized as a long-running online publication.

## FAQs
### Q: What is xkcd?
A: A webcomic by Randall Munroe that uses humor and science to comment on technology and everyday life.

### Q: When did Randall Munroe start xkcd?
A: The source does not provide a specific start year, but he is known for creating it.

### Q: Is Randall Munroe still working on xkcd?
A: Yes, he continues to update xkcd, as evidenced by his active social media presence and ongoing content.

## Why They Matter
Randall Munroe's xkcd has had a lasting impact on popular science communication by making complex topics accessible through humor and relatable scenarios. It has influenced how people understand concepts like probability, physics, and technology, and has become a cultural reference point for discussions about science and everyday life.

## Notable For
- Created the webcomic xkcd, which has over 317,000 followers on his verified Twitter/X account as of 2023.
- Known for geohashing, a project combining geocaching with mathematical coordinates.
- Worked at NASA's Langley Research Center until 2006.
- Maintains a verified Twitter/X account (@xkcd) and Bluesky account.

## Body
### Early Life and Education
- Born October 17, 1984, in Easton, United States.
- Attended Mathematics and Science High School at Clover Hill and Christopher Newport University.

### Career and Work
- Employed at NASA's Langley Research Center until October 1, 2006.
- Created the webcomic xkcd, which features humor and commentary on science, technology, and everyday life.
- Known for geohashing, a project involving geocaching with mathematical coordinates.

### Public Presence
- Maintains a verified Twitter/X account (@xkcd) and Bluesky account (xkcd.com).
- Has over 317,000 followers on his Twitter/X account as of 2023.

### Notable Works
- xkcd (webcomic, ongoing).
- Geohashing (project, ongoing).

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## References

1. Integrated Authority File
2. BnF authorities
3. data.bibliotheken.nl
4. Virtual International Authority File
5. datos.bne.es
6. [Source](https://geohashing.site/geohashing/user:Randall#user:xkcd)
7. CiNii Research
8. MusicBrainz
9. Comiclopedia
10. Internet Speculative Fiction Database
11. BD Gest'
12. explain xkcd
13. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
14. CONOR.SI
15. Quora
16. [Source](https://xkcd.com/license.html)
17. [Source](https://www.podchaser.com/creators/randall-munroe-107Zzr4MGg/appearances)
18. WorldCat Entities
19. [Randall Munroe | The StoryGraph](https://app.thestorygraph.com/authors/325f7365-4ebf-4dc1-9065-a7fb1673c0fe)