Jesse Edward Hobson (May 2, 1911 – November 5, 1970) was the director of SRI International from 1947 to 1955.[1][2][3][4] Prior to SRI, he was the director of the Armour Research Foundation.[5][6]
Jesse E. Hobson | |
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Born | |
Died | November 5, 1970 | (aged 59)
Nationality | American |
Awards | IEEE Fellow |
Scientific career | |
Institutions | SRI International Armour Research Foundation |
Hobson was born in Marshall, Indiana.[7] He received bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering from Purdue University and a PhD in electrical engineering from the California Institute of Technology.[3] Hobson was also selected as a nationally outstanding engineer.[3]
Hobson married Jessie Eugertha Bell on March 26, 1939, and they had five children.[8]
Hobson was named an IEEE Fellow in 1948.[9]