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Dennis D. Buss

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Dennis D. Buss
Buss in 1963
Born
Dennis Darcy Buss

(1942-07-11)July 11, 1942
DiedNovember 25, 2018(2018-11-25) (aged 76)
Alma materMassachusetts Institute of Technology
OccupationElectrical engineer

Dennis Darcy Buss (July 11,[1] 1942[2] – November 25, 2018) was an American electrical engineer.

Life and career

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Buss was born in Gainesville, Florida,[1] the son of Janet and Frank Buss.[3][4] He grew up in Rochester, Vermont, and attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[1] After completing his PhD, he joined Texas Instruments, where he spent the better part of his career.

In 1985, Buss was named a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, for his "leadership in VLSI technology research and development".[5]

Buss died while on a birdwatching trip in rural Equador on November 25, 2018,[6] at the age of 76.

References

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  1. 1 2 3 IEEE Membership Directory: Volumes 1-2, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2001, p. 83
  2. "Buss, Dennis Darcy". Boston Globe. Boston, Massachusetts. December 5, 2018. p. C8. Retrieved September 28, 2024 via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. "Dennis Buss of Rochester Test Finalist". Rutland Daily Herald. Rutland, Vermont. October 7, 1958. p. 3. Retrieved September 28, 2024 via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  4. "Brother, Sister Win Study Grants". The Burlington Free Press. Burlington, Vermont. June 13, 1963. p. 2. Retrieved September 28, 2024 via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  5. "IEEE Fellows Directory". IEEE. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
  6. "Obituary for Mr. Dennis D. Buss". Remember My Journey. Retrieved September 28, 2024.