Alison Brown (computer scientist)

Alison A. Brown is a computer scientist who is known for her contributions to academic computer science.[1]

Work

In the mid-1970s, Alison Brown led and contributed to numerous initiatives for Cornell's Office of Computer Services, including microcomputers and personal computers.[1] In 1988, Brown left Cornell to become the associate director of the Ohio Supercomputer Center.[1] She also served as the director of the Ohio Academic Resources Network (OARnet) from 1988 to 1994.[2]

Personal life

She was married to Kenneth Wilson, the 1982 Physics Nobel Prize winner.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Rudan, John (June 2005). The History of Computing at Cornell. The Internet-First University Press.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  2. ↑ "Directors of OSC and OARnet". OH-TECH.org. 2013-03-18. Retrieved 2026-06-30.