Dantzig, George
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father of linear programming and inventor of simplex method
"In retrospect," Dantzig wrote in the 1991 history book, "it is interesting to note that the original problem that started my research is still outstanding -- namely <strong>the problem of planning or scheduling dynamically over time, particularly planning dynamically under uncertainty. If such a problem could be successfully solved it could eventually through better planning contribute to the well-being and stability of the world."<a title="" href="#cite_note-RF94-2"><sup id="cite_ref-RF94_2-1" class="reference">[</sup></a></strong>
10:32 PM, November 29, 2006
George Danzig
born 8 Nov <strong>1914</strong> (my dad was born Dec 3, 1914) and George died on 13 May 2005
Age 88.
This is a delightful tale of George solving one of two unsolved problems in math.
Recall George calling me to his office and telling me about the idea for the <strong>joke database</strong> ...
need some jokes; here they are. Jokes to start a talk, etc.
George also took me to the faculty club.
He sent a recommendation for me to computer science dept when he heard abt my appt as Res Assoc.
My job driving mathematicians to Fallen Leaf Lake lodge from Reno Airport.
Also the water modeling project at Echeverry in 1965 summer.
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