Bernard M. Oliver

Bernard M. Oliver (1919-1995), (aka Barney Oliver) was an eminent scientist having made important contributions in many fields including Radar, Television, and Computers. He was the founder and director of Hewlett Packard (HP) laboratories until his retirement in 1981. He is also a recognized pioneer in the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence (SETI).

Early Years

Worked at Bell Labs

HP Labs

Founded HP Labs - Four Decades

Scientific Contributions

• PCM
• Desktop Computer
• Handheld Calculator

Chairs, Foundations and Awards

• In 2004 he was inducted into The National Inventors Hall of Fame. [1]
• In 1997 the SETI Institute established a newly endowed position, the Bernard M. Oliver Chair. [2]
• Bernard Oliver Memorial Fund [3]
• National Medal of Science, List of National Medal of Science winners, Engineering 1986

See also

• SETI
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