1918 – 2016

Jay Wright Forrester

American operations researcher (1918–2016)

university teacherengineercomputer scientist
Born
1918-07-14, Anselmo
Died
2016-11-16
Birthplace state
Nebraska

Biography

Jay Wright Forrester was born in Anselmo, Nebraska, in 1918 and died in 2016. He was a computer engineer and systems scientist who spent his entire career at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, entering as a graduate student in 1939 and retiring in 1989.

Occupation

Jay Wright Forrester is recorded as a university teacher, a engineer and a computer scientist, born in Nebraska (1918–2016).

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Frequently asked about Jay Wright Forrester

Who was Jay Wright Forrester?
Jay Wright Forrester was American operations researcher (1918–2016), born in Nebraska (1918 – 2016).
When and where was Jay Wright Forrester born?
Jay Wright Forrester was born on 1918-07-14 in Anselmo.
When did Jay Wright Forrester die?
Jay died on 2016-11-16.
What was Jay Wright Forrester known for?
Jay Wright Forrester is recorded as a university teacher, a engineer and a computer scientist.
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