Background
DeJong, Gerald Francis was born on August 13, 1952 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Gerald and Jeanette (Masselink) DeJ.
DeJong, Gerald Francis was born on August 13, 1952 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Gerald and Jeanette (Masselink) DeJ.
Bachelor of Science, University South Dakota, 1974. Master of Science, Yale University, 1975. Master of Philosophy, Yale University, 1976.
Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1979.
Assistant professor University Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1981-1985, associate professor, 1985-1996, professor, since 1996. Consultant in field.
Exxon Faculty Assistance grantee, 1982, Alcoa Foundation Faculty Recognition grantee, 1989. Recipient Arnold O. Beckman Research award, 1984. Fellow American Association Artificial Intelligence.
Member Cognitive Science Society (associate).
Married Renee Baillargeon. Children: Antoine, Colette.