About Simon Ramo
Simon Ramo (May 7, 1913 – June 27, 2016) was an American engineer, businessman, and author. He led development of microwave and missile technology and is sometimes known as the father of the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). He also developed General Electric's electron microscope and played prominent roles in the formation of two Fortune 500 companies, Ramo-Wooldridge (TRW) and Bunker Ramo Corporation. == Early years == Ramo was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Clara (Trestman) and Benjamin Ramo. His father was a Polish Jewish immigrant and his mother was a Russian Jewish immigrant. He entered the University of Utah at the age of 16, where he joined Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity and earned a B.S. in electrical engineering at the age of 20. By 1936, at the age of 23, he had earned dual PhD degrees from Caltech in physics and electrical engineering. == Career == === General Electric === Shortly after graduation from Caltech, Ramo was hired by General Electric. From 1936 until 1946, he served as section head of the general engineering laboratory and also as head of the physics section of the electronics research laboratory. By the end of World War II, he held twenty-five patents in electronics and was cited as one of America's most outstanding young electrical engineers.
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