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Alan J. Perlis
Alan J. Perlis
Pages 166-171
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As one of the pioneers in establishing the fledgling discipline of computer science, Perlis made several seminal contributions. He played a major role in establishing the preeminent computer science department at the Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University)
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computer science department at Yale University and become the Eugene Higgins Professor of Computer Science. He played a leading role in building the department and developing innovative computer science courses.
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Throughout his career Perlis was a frequent invited lecturer around the globe. He wrote dozens of papers and two books, some individually, some with others, on a variety of topics ranging from the virtues of particular programming languages, and the process of software engineering, to addressing basic questions such as "What is Computer Science?
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He brooked no concern for his condition and, with the help of his devoted wife, Sydelle, maintained an active career et Yale University during the academic years and at Xerox Palo Alto Research Center each summer. He will be remembered for his courage and zest for life as much as for his technical and leadership accomplishments.
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