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Wilbur B. Davenport Jr.
Wilbur B. Davenport Jr.
Pages 76-81
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When he completed his active military service, he returned to MIT and, in 1950, received the Doctor of Science degree. His first published paper, "Statistical Errors in Measurements on Random Time Functions," co-authored by R.A.
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As the number of students and faculty in the department increased, largely because of computers, some faculty members recommended that computer sciences be made a separate department. The situation was suddenly complicated when Louis Smullin announced that he would step down as head of the Department of Electrical Engineering in June 1974, and a search committee was established to seek a replacement.
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Implementing all aspects of engineering education is difficult because the department's objectives must be met without costing itself out of existence." The debate about making computer sciences a separate department continued, however. Opponents argued that a new department would create new walls and would be a bad move.
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As a hobby, he enjoyed doing lapidary work along with a number of his friends. Wilbur received numerous honors, including fellowship or membership in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
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