Oettinger, Anthony G.

Anthony Gervin Oettinger (1929- ) is Gordon McKay Professor of Applied Mathematics and Professor of Information Resources Policy at Harvard University. As his titles imply, Dr. Oettinger's research interests extend to include not only computer science, but the social and political aspects of computers as they relate to communication and information policy. He teaches applied mathematics and information resources policy. Dr. Oettinger's research interests include the automatic translation of languages, information retrieval systems, logical design of computers, automatic data processing, and learning machines.

This collection of professional papers is as yet incomplete. Currently it consists of material related to Oettinger's directorship of the National Academy of Sciences Science and Engineering Board (1967-1973), early correspondence, (ca. 1952-ca. 1966), early publications (ca. 1958-ca. 1963), and teaching material for courses in applied mathematics, linguistics, educational technology, and communication.

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