Hon. Erich Bloch

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  Erich Bloch
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  Erich Bloch is currently director of The Washington Advisory Group where he advises on corporate R&D management and strategic planning for academically based research enterprises.He led the development of the IBM System 360 stretch supercomputer that revolutionized the computer industry and earned him the National Medal of Technology in 1985.President Ronald Reagan appointed Bloch to be the director of the National Science Foundation.

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  Erich Bloch joins the Stretch project as engineering manager.
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  1959 December: Erich Bloch and other members of the Stretch team present detailed reports at the Eastern Joint Computer Conference (EJCC).Speed comparisons are carefully qualified.

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  Erich BlochWashington Advisory Group - Erich Bloch
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  Erich Bloch
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  The Honorable Erich Bloch advises on corporate R&D management and strategic planning for academically based research enterprises and other not-for-profit organizations.He is also serving as a member of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), and is the Distinguished Fellow at the Council on Competitiveness.
  
  As Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) from 1984-1990, Mr. Bloch oversaw the Foundation's $3 billion annual budget and the award of 12,000-4,000 research grants in natural and social sciences, education, and engineering.
  
  Previously, Mr. Bloch was IBM Corporate Vice President for Technical Personnel Development.His earlier work at IBM included Engineering Manager of the Stretch supercomputer system, head of the Solid Logic Technology Program, Vice President of the Data Systems Division, and General Manager of the East Fishkill development and manufacturing facility.
  
  Mr. Bloch was awarded the National Medal of Technology for his role in the IBM System 360 "developments that revolutionized the computer industry" and is a recipient of the IEEE Founders Medal and NSF's Vannevar Bush Award, and the National Academy of engineering's Arthur M. Bueche Award.He is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering, the Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, a Fellow of IEEE, and a foreign member of the Engineering Academy of Japan.He serves on several boards and a variety of non-profit advisory boards.
  
  Mr. Bloch received his education in electrical engineering at the Federal Polytechnic Institute of Zurich and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Buffalo.

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  In 1999, the award was presented to Erich Bloch, former IBM vice president and founding chairman of the Semiconductor Research Corporation.

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  Erich Bloch Elected to American Academy of Arts and SciencesErich Bloch has been elected to membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in a 2006 Class of 195 scholars, scientists, artists, and civic/corporate/philanthropic leaders.
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  Erich Bloch, one of the founders of The Washington Advisory Group, is widely recognized for his achievements in the field of engineering, including his leadership in the development of semiconductor technologies for computers, and for his contributions in strengthening R&D policy, strategy and management in the U.S. and internationally.
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  Erich Bloch Becomes Fellow in The Institution of Engineers of IrelandErich Bloch has accepted the invitation of the President of The Institution of Engineers of Ireland (IEI) to become a Fellow of the Institution.IEI, founded in 1835, is the professional and learned body for the engineering profession in Ireland.Mr. Bloch's invitation came in recognition of his distinguished career as an engineer and of his significant contributions to the engineering profession in the United States.As a member of the Board of Science Foundation Ireland, Mr. Bloch has also made significant contributions to the future of science and engineering in Ireland.
  
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  Erich Bloch Honored with 2002 Vannevar Bush AwardThe National Science Board (NSB) named Erich Bloch the 24th recipient of its highest award for scientific achievement and statesmanship.He received the 2002 Vannevar Bush Award in tribute to his long-standing reputation in research and innovation, and his senior statesman status in science and engineering."Erich Bloch is a visionary innovator of enormous stature , in both high technology for the private sector , and in the organization and objectives of science and engineering, and science and mathematics education programs funded by the federal government," said Eamon Kelly, the NSB chair.

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  Erich Bloch

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  It began in 1988 when Farber's friend, Erich Bloch, left IBM and became director of the National Science Foundation.
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  So I said, 'Why don't I forward to you stuff I find interesting?'" Bloch found Farber's material extremely interesting.
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  Bloch asked whether Farber could send the messages directly to some friends.

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  Relevant to the discussion here is how these interests were accommodated and furthered by NSF under former director Erich Bloch.
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  Their shared interests were explored through a Government University Industry Roundtable convened and headed by NSF Director Bloch.
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  It was at this same time that former NSF director Erich Bloch was trying to get Congress to appropriate money to revitalize science education programs.

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  ERICH BLOCHComputer History Museum - Lectures - Erich Bloch
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  Erich Bloch
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  Erich Bloch
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  Erich Bloch advises on corporate R&D management and strategic planning for academically based research enterprises and other not-for-profit organizations.He serves as a member of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, and is the Distinguished Fellow at the Council on Competitiveness.
  
  As Director of the National Science Foundation from 1984-1990, Mr. Bloch oversaw the Foundation's $3 billion annual budget and the award of 12,000 - 14,000 research grants in natural and social sciences and engineering.
  
  Previously, Mr. Bloch was IBM Corporate Vice President for Technical Personnel Development.His earlier work at IBM included Engineering Manager of the Stretch supercomputer system, Head of the Solid Logic Technology Program, Vice President of the Data Systems Division, and General Manager of the East Fishkill development and manufacturing facility.
  
  Mr. Bloch was awarded the National Medal of Technology for developments that revolutionized the computer industry and is a recipient of the IEEE Founders Medal and the Vannevar Bush Award.He is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering, the Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, a Fellow of IEEE, and a foreign member of the Engineering Academy of Japan.He serves on several boards and a variety of non-profit advisory boards.
  
  Mr. Bloch received his education in electrical engineering at the Federal Polytechnic Institute of Zurich and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Buffalo.

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  In 1986 Erich Bloch, director of the National Science Foundation, warned, "We are not training enough young scientists and engineers."
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  In 1986 Erich Bloch, director of the National Science Foundation, warned, "We are not training enough young scientists and engineers."Four years later he wrote, "At the end of the pipeline, too few new Ph.D.'s are being produced, and an increasing fraction -- over 50 percent in engineering and mathematics -- are foreign students."He also noted that "the demand for engineers, scientists, and technicians is growing about twice as fast as supply and will exceed supply by 35 percent in the year 2000."

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