A closer look at the biggest achievements of Gordon Moore. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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.
In 1976, Moore was elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering for his contributions to semiconductor devices.
In 1990, Moore was awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation by President George H. W. Bush for his leadership in microelectronics.
In 1998, Moore was inducted as a Fellow of the Computer History Museum for his early work in semiconductor device design and production.
In 2001, Moore received the Othmer Gold Medal for his outstanding contributions to chemistry and science.
In 2002, Moore and Claude Gascon received the Order of the Golden Ark from Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands for their contributions to nature conservation.
In 2002, Moore received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States' highest civilian honor, and the Bower Award for Business Leadership.
In 2003, Moore was elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
In 2005, Moore was elected to the American Philosophical Society.
In 2008, Moore was awarded the IEEE Medal of Honor for pioneering technical roles in integrated-circuit processing.
In 2009, Moore was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
In 2009, the Moores received the Andrew Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy for their philanthropic endeavors.
In 2010, Moore was awarded the Dan David Prize for his work in Computers and Telecommunications.
Moore was awarded the UCSF medal in 2016.