Howard Hathaway Aiken was an American physicist and a pioneer in computing, being the original conceptual designer behind IBM's Harvard Mark I computer.
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10 Facts About Howard Aiken
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Howard Aiken studied at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and later obtained his Ph.
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In 1947, Howard Aiken completed his work on the Harvard Mark II computer.
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Howard Aiken continued his work on the Mark III and the Harvard Mark IV.
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Howard Aiken was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1947.
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Howard Aiken was married three times: to Louise Mancill June 1937, later to Agnes Montgomery, and lastly to Mary McFarland.
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Howard Aiken had two children; Rachel Ann by his first wife, Elizabeth Betsy by his second.
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Howard Aiken founded Howard Aiken Industries Incorporated, which was a consulting firm that helped failing businesses recover.
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