Computer Scientist: John George Kemeny

Nov 16, 2012, 11:49 IST

John George Kemeny was president of Dartmouth from 1970 to 1981, and continued to teach undergraduate courses and to do research and publish papers during his time as president. He presided over the coeducation of Dartmouth in 1972. He also instituted the "Dartmouth Plan" of year-round operations, thereby allowing more students without more buildings.

Name of the Scientist: John George Kemeny

 

Category of Research:  Computer Scientist

 

Born: 1926

 

Died: 1992

 

Contributions:John Kemeny was president of Dartmouth from 1970 to 1981, and continued to teach undergraduate courses and to do research and publish papers during his time as president. He presided over the coeducation of Dartmouth in 1972. He also instituted the "Dartmouth Plan" of year-round operations, thereby allowing more students without more buildings.

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