Topics: Pioneers : Moore, Gordon

Gordon Moore cofounded Intel Corp., and is author of Moore's law, published in an article in 19 April 1965, Electronics Magazine. In 1950, he got a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley; in 1954, a Ph.D. in Chemistry and Physics from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). In July 1968, he cofounded Intel, serving as Executive Vice President. In 1975, he became President and Chief Executive Officer. In April 1979, he became Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. In April 1987, he stayed Chairman of the Board.