Intel CEO Craig R. Barrett Receives 2004 IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal

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Intel Corporation's CEO Craig R. Barrett has been recognized for his significant contributions to semiconductor manufacturing technology and leadership in the industry. The IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal, named in honor of the inventor of the integrated circuit and founder of Intel Corporation, celebrates achievements in areas such as technology and business development, industry leadership, and development of technology policy and standards.

Key Takeaways:

  • Craig R. Barrett, Intel's CEO, has been awarded the 2004 IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal for his contributions to semiconductor manufacturing technology and leadership in the field.
  • Barrett's innovations and leadership at Intel have propelled the company to the top of the microprocessor market, supplying these devices for over 80 percent of the world's computers.
  • The Noyce medal celebrates achievements in areas such as technology and business development, industry leadership, and development of technology policy and standards.
  • Barrett will accept the medal at the annual IEEE Honors Ceremony on June 19 in Kansas City, Mo.
  • Barrett joined Intel Corporation in 1974 as a Technology Development manager and rose through the ranks to become executive vice president in 1990.
  • He became Intel's fourth President in 1997 and chief executive officer one year later.
  • Barrett has also served as chairman of the Board of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) during 2002 and has been on the SIA Board for 10 years.
  • He speaks for the industry on public policy; research and development; environmental, health and safety; and curricula development issues.
  • Barrett is chair of the National Academy of Engineering and sits on the board of Achieve, Inc.

Statistics:

  • Intel supplies microprocessors for over 80 percent of the world's computers.
  • Barrett spent 10 years on the faculty of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Stanford University before joining Intel.
  • Intel Corporation has more than 360,000 employees.
  • The IEEE produces 30 percent of the world's literature in the electrical and electronics engineering and computer science fields.
  • The IEEE has developed more than 900 active industry standards.
  • The organization sponsors or cosponsors over 300 international technical conferences each year.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "Intel Corporation CEO Craig R. Barrett Receives 2004 IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal" June 1, 2004
  • www.intel.com/pressroom
  • www.ieee.org