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Simon Ramo

1913-05-07 – 2016-06-27

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Air Force Space and Missile Pioneer, Dr. Simon Ramo, c. 1950sCredit: US Air Force

Life & Legacy

Simon Ramo (May 7, 1913 – June 27, 2016) was an American engineer, businessman, and author. He led development of microwave and missile technology and is sometimes known as the father of the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). He also developed General Electric's electron microscope and played prominent roles in the formation of two Fortune 500 companies, Ramo-Wooldridge (TRW) and Bunker Ramo Corporation.

Occupation & Career

physicist, inventor, university teacher, engineer, businessperson, electrical engineer

Education

California Institute of Technology; University of Utah

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

John Fritz Medal; Presidential Medal of Freedom; National Medal of Science; Fellow of the American Physical Society; IEEE Founders Medal; Golden Plate Award

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Fellow of the American Physical Society · Golden Plate Award · IEEE Founders Medal · John Fritz Medal · National Medal of Science · Presidential Medal of Freedom

Employer

California Institute of Technology · University of Southern California

Organizations & Memberships

American Academy of Arts and Sciences · American Association for the Advancement of Science · American Philosophical Society · National Academy of Sciences

Education & Institutions

California Institute of Technology · University of Utah

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q2918925 — wikidata View source

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