Stephen Cook
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About
American computer scientist and mathematician who has contributed to the fields of complexity theory and proof complexity.
Before Fame
He earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan in 1961 and a Master's degree and Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1962 and 1966.
Trivia
He received the Turing award in 1982 for his work in complexity theory.
Family Life
He has two children named Gordon and James.
Associated With
Like him, scientist John McCarthy has won the Turing award.