Childhood and Education Journey of Gordon Moore in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Gordon Moore. A timeline of key moments.

Gordon Moore was an American businessman, engineer, and co-founder of Intel. He is best known for Moore's Law, which predicted that the number of transistors on a microchip would double approximately every two years, while the cost would be halved. This observation has proven largely accurate and has guided the semiconductor industry for decades, driving rapid advancements in computing power and technology. Moore's Law became a guiding principle for Intel and the broader tech industry, influencing product development, investment strategies, and technological progress. His work has been crucial in the digital revolution.

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January 3, 1929: Gordon Moore Born

On January 3, 1929, Gordon Earle Moore was born. He later became a prominent American businessman, engineer, and co-founder of Intel Corporation.

1929: Gordon Moore's Birth

In 1929, Gordon Moore was born as the second son of Walter Harold Moore and Florence Almira "Mira" Williamson.

1935: Started School

In 1935, when Moore started school, faculty noted his introverted personality.

1938: Family Moved to Redwood City

In 1938, Moore's father accepted a promotion and moved the family to Redwood City, California.

1940: Received a Chemistry Set

In 1940, Moore received a chemistry set as a Christmas gift, inspiring him to become a chemist.

1942: Studied at Sequoia High School

From 1942 to 1946, Moore studied at Sequoia High School, participating in athletic activities.

1946: Attended San José State College

From 1946 to 1947, Moore attended San José State College (now San José State University), studying chemistry.

1947: Continued Studies at San José State College

In 1947, Moore continued his studies at San José State College (now San José State University), studying chemistry.

1947: Met Betty Irene Whitaker

In 1947, Moore met his future wife, Betty Irene Whitaker, during a student government conference at the Asilomar Conference Grounds.

1948: Transferred to UC Berkeley

In 1948, Moore transferred to the University of California, Berkeley, taking courses from notable scientists.

September 1950: Enrolled at Caltech

In September 1950, Moore enrolled at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) to pursue further studies.

1950: Graduated from UC Berkeley

In 1950, Moore graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry.

1950: Married Betty Irene Whitaker

In 1950, Moore married Betty Irene Whitaker.

1953: Conducted Postdoctoral Research

From 1953 to 1956, Moore conducted postdoctoral research at the Applied Physics Laboratory at Johns Hopkins University.

1954: Received Ph.D. from Caltech

In 1954, Moore received a Ph.D. in chemistry from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech).

1954: Birth of Son Kenneth Moore

In 1954, Moore's son, Kenneth Moore, was born.

1956: Completed Postdoctoral Research

In 1956, Moore completed his postdoctoral research at the Applied Physics Laboratory at Johns Hopkins University.

1959: Birth of Son Steven Moore

In 1959, Moore's son, Steven Moore, was born.

1983: Joined Caltech's Board of Trustees

In 1983, Moore became a member of the California Institute of Technology's (Caltech) Board of Trustees.

1993: Chaired Caltech's Board of Trustees

In 1993, Moore became the chairman of the California Institute of Technology's (Caltech) Board of Trustees.

2000: Stepped down as chair of Caltech's Board of Trustees

In 2000, Moore stepped down as chairman of the California Institute of Technology's (Caltech) Board of Trustees.

2011: Featured in 'Something Ventured'

In 2011, Moore was featured in the documentary film 'Something Ventured', where he discussed Intel's early business plan.

2011: Genome Sequenced on Ion Torrent Platform

In 2011, Moore's was the first human genome sequenced on Ion Torrent's Personal Genome Machine platform.

February 2023: Net Worth Reported

As of February 2023, Gordon Moore's net worth was reported to be $7 billion.

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