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Murray Gell-Mann is the founder of the Santa Fe Institute of Science, which was founded in 1984.
He also held former positions as the Director of the John D.
& Catherine T.
MacArthur Foundation in 2002, Director of AeroVironment, Inc. from 1971 to 2011, Director of Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., Professor-Emeritus at the California Institute of Technology, and Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. and the National Academy of Sciences.
Dr. Gell-Mann obtained a doctorate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an undergraduate degree from Yale University.
Former positions of Murray Gell-Mann
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
California Institute of Technology
 California Institute of Technology Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services California Institute of Technology provides education focusing on science, engineering, academia, business, and public service. The company was founded in 1891 and it is headquartered in Pasadena, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2019-05-23 |
National Academy of Sciences
 National Academy of Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2019-05-23 |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2019-05-23 |
Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc.
 Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. provides learning and knowledge products. It publishes encyclopedia, educational research books and also provides information through Web sites. The company was founded in 1768 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | 2019-05-23 |
John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
 John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (dba MacArthur Foundation) is a private foundation headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1970, the firm supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. MacArthur Foundation provides grants and impact investments to organizations and individuals in the US and around the world. | Director/Board Member | 2001-12-31 |
Training of Murray Gell-Mann
| Yale University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Doctorate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| AEROVIRONMENT, INC. | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 5 |
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Santa Fe Institute of Science
 Santa Fe Institute of Science Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Santa Fe Institute of Science operates as a nonprofit, independent research center. It provides research and education services. The company was founded by George Cowan, David Pines, Stirling Colgate, Murray Gell-Mann, Nick Metropolis, Herb Anderson, Peter A. Carruthers, and Richard Slansky in May 1984 and is headquartered in Santa Fe, NM. | Commercial Services |
National Academy of Sciences
National Academy of Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous |
John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (dba MacArthur Foundation) is a private foundation headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1970, the firm supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. MacArthur Foundation provides grants and impact investments to organizations and individuals in the US and around the world. | Miscellaneous |
Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc.
Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. provides learning and knowledge products. It publishes encyclopedia, educational research books and also provides information through Web sites. The company was founded in 1768 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Services |
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