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Frederick Emmons Terman (/ ˈ t ɜːr m ən /; June 7, 1900 – December 19, 1982) was an American professor and academic administrator. He was the dean of the school of engineering from 1944 to 1958 and provost from 1955 to 1965 at Stanford University . [1]
Jun 3, 2024 · Frederick Emmons Terman (born June 7, 1900, English, Indiana, U.S.—died December 19, 1982, Palo Alto, California) was an American electrical engineer known for his contributions to electronics research and anti-radar technology.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
May 10, 2024 · Frederick E. Terman, IRE President, 1941, viewed as one of the founding fathers of the Silicon Valley. He is also the author of Radio Engineering, which would become an important textbook for the profession.
Dec 3, 2011 · Frederick Emmon Terman was known as “The Father of Silicon Valley.” But even a nickname like that fails to capture his contributions to the electronics industry.
- Richard Gawel
Fred Terman (1900-1982) was a key figure in the development of Stanford University and the local high-technology industry. He was dean of the School of Engineering, provost and author of the influential Radio Engineering textbook.
In the early 1930s, the talents of four Stanford undergraduates — Bill Hewlett, Dave Packard, Barney Oliver and Noel “Ed” Porter — caught the eye of legendary engineering professor Fred Terman.
A tribute to the life and achievements of Frederick Emmons Terman, a distinguished engineer, educator, and administrator who shaped Stanford University and Silicon Valley. Learn about his early years, his work with Vannevar Bush, his textbooks, his awards, and his legacy.
