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Forrester, Jay Wright was born on July 14, 1918 in Anselmo, Nebraska, United States. Son of Marmaduke M. and Ethel Pearl (Wright) Forrester.
(In this controversial book, Jay Forrester presents a comp...)
In this controversial book, Jay Forrester presents a computer model describing the major internal forces controlling the balance of population, housing, and industry within an urban area. He then simulates the life cycle of a city and predicts the impact of proposed remedies on the system. Startling in its conclusions, this book became the basis of a major research effort that has influenced many government urban-policy decisions.
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Forrester, Jay Wright was born on July 14, 1918 in Anselmo, Nebraska, United States. Son of Marmaduke M. and Ethel Pearl (Wright) Forrester.
Bachelor of Science, University Nebraska, 1939. Doctor of Engineering (honorary), University Nebraska, 1954. Master of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1945.
Honorary Doctor of Science, Boston University, 1969. Honorary Doctor of Science, Union College, 1973. Doctor of Engineering (honorary), Newark College Engineering, 1971.
Doctor of Engineering (honorary), University Notre Dame, 1974. D.Polit. Science (honorary), University Mannheim, 1979. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), State University of New York, 1988.
Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), University Bergen, Norway, 1990. Doctorate (honorary), University de Sevilla, Spain, 1998.
Teacher, X-ray equipment research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1939-1940; co-founder servomechanisms laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1940; development electric and hydraulic servomechanisms for gun mounts and radar, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1940-1944; associate director servomechanisms laboratory, also supervisor Whirlwind I digital computer development, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1944-1951; founder Digital Computer Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology director, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1951-1956; division head Lincoln Laboratory for Air Defense, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1951-1956; professor management Sloan School Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1956-1972; Germeshausen professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1972-1989; professor emeritus, senior lecturer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, since 1989. Owner Forrester Cattle Ranch, Dunning, Nebraska. Head System Dynamics Group, Sloan School, 1960-1989.
(What makes cities degenerate? What can be done to revital...)
(In this controversial book, Jay Forrester presents a comp...)
(In this controversial book, Jay Forrester presents a comp...)
Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (medal of Honor 1972, Pioneer award 1990), American Academy Arts and Sciences, Academy Management. Member National Academy Engineering, Institute Management Sciences, Society Manufacturing Engineers (honorary), American Physical Society, Association Computing Machinery, Eta Kappa Nu, Sigma Xi, Sigma Tau.
Married Susan Swett, July 27, 1946. Children: Judith, Nathan Blair, Ned Cromwell.