William Gould Dow
William Gould Dow | |
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| Born | September 30, 1895 |
| Died | October 17, 1999 (aged 104) |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota University of Michigan |
| Awards | IEEE James H. Mulligan, Jr. Education Medal (1963) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | electrical engineering, space research, computer engineering, nuclear engineering |
| Institutions | University of Michigan Environmental Research Institute of Michigan |
William Gould Dow (September 30, 1895 – October 17, 1999) was an American scientist, educator and inventor. He was a pioneer in a variety of fields, including electrical engineering, space research, computer engineering, and nuclear engineering. He helped develop life-saving radar jamming technology during World War II, and was a long-time professor at the University of Michigan.