Background
Isaacs, Rufus Philip was born on June 11, 1914 in New York City. Son of Philip Simon and Alice (Cohn) Isaacs.
Isaacs, Rufus Philip was born on June 11, 1914 in New York City. Son of Philip Simon and Alice (Cohn) Isaacs.
Bachelor of Science in General Engineering, Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1936. Master of Arts in Mathematics, Columbia University, 1940, Doctor of Philosophy, 1942.
Engineer, Carrier Corporation, 1936-1938. Senior analytical engineer Hamilton Standard Propellers Company, 1941-1945. Assistant professor of University Notre Dame, 1945-1947.
Research engineer North. American Aviation Company, 1947.
Mathematician Rand Corporation, 1947-1955. Senior scientist Lockheed Aircraft Company, 1955-1956.
Research mathematician Hughes Aircraft Company, 1955-1958. Mathematician Institute Defense Analyses, 1958-1962, Center Naval Analyses, 1962-1967.
Professor applied mathematics Johns Hopkins, 1967-1977, professor emeritus, 1978-1981.
Professorial lecturer George Washington University, from 1961.
Member American Mathematics Society, American Mathematics Association, Operations. Club: Johns Hopkins.
Married Rose Bicov, January 25, 1942. Children: Ellen Sara, Frances Carol.