Oral history interview with Andrew S. Grove
- 2004-Jul-14 (First session)
- 2004-Sep-01 (Second session)
Andrew S. Grove begins the first interview session with a description of his undergraduate life at the City College of New York, where exposure to influential professors shaped his professional outlook and personal demeanor. Grove studied fluid dynamics with Andreas Acrivos at the University of California, Berkeley, publishing four papers from a doctoral thesis. Grove also studied solid state physics and became employed by Fairchild Semiconductor. Grove cites Gordon E. Moore as a decisive factor in accepting the position. Grove had a close relationship to Moore at both Fairchild and Intel Corporation. In the second interview, Grove discusses the design of Fairchild Semiconductor offices and its effect on the accessibility of higher management, as well as the work ethic of the employees. Grove was attracted to an offer from National Semiconductor but remained with Fairchild Semiconductor after being promoted by Robert N. Noyce. The combination of personalities of Fairchild Semiconductor executives contributed to its success, a pattern which emerged in Intel Corporation as well after its founding by Grove, Gordon Moore, and Robert Noyce. Grove concludes his interview with a reflection on the contributions of Moore, Noyce, and himself to the semiconductor industry.
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About the Interviewers
David C. Brock is a senior research fellow with the Center for Contemporary History and Policy at the Chemical Heritage Foundation. As a historian of science and technology, he specializes in the history of semiconductor science, technology, and industry; the history of instrumentation; and oral history. Brock has studied the philosophy, sociology, and history of science at Brown University, the University of Edinburgh, and Princeton University.In the policy arena Brock recently published Patterning the World: The Rise of Chemically Amplified Photoresists, a white-paper case study for the Center’s Studies in Materials Innovation. With Hyungsub Choi he is preparing an analysis of semiconductor technology roadmapping, having presented preliminary results at the 2009 meeting of the Industry Studies Association.
Arnold Thackray founded the Chemical Heritage Foundation and served the organization as president for 25 years. He is currently CHF’s chancellor. Thackray received MA and PhD degrees in history of science from Cambridge University. He has held appointments at Cambridge, Oxford University, and Harvard University, the Institute for Advanced Study, the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In 1983 Thackray received the Dexter Award from the American Chemical Society for outstanding contributions to the history of chemistry. He served for more than a quarter century on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was the founding chairman of the Department of History and Sociology of Science and is currently the Joseph Priestley Professor Emeritus.
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Education
Year | Institution | Degree | Discipline |
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1960 | City University of New York. City College | BS | Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering |
1963 | University of California, Berkeley | PhD | Chemical Engineering |
Professional Experience
Fairchild (Firm)
- 1963 to 1966 Technical Staff, Semiconductor Research Laboratory
- 1966 to 1967 Section Head of Surface and Device Physics, Semiconductor Research Lab
- 1967 to 1968 Assistant Director, Research Laboratory
University of California, Berkeley
- 1966 to 1972 Lecturer, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Intel Corporation
- 1968 to 1975 Vice President and Director of Operations
- 1974 Director
- 1975 to 1989 Executive Vice President
- 1976 to 1987 Chief Operating Officer
- 1979 to 1987 President
- 1987 to 1998 Chief Executive Officer
- 1997 Chairman of the Board
Stanford University
- 1991 Lecturer, Stanford Graduate School of Business
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1960 | Best Student Paper Award, American Institute of Chemical Engineers |
1966 | Achievement Award, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
1974 | J. J. Ebers Award, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
1975 | Certificate of Merit, Franklin Institute, Philadelphia |
1979 | Elected member, National Academy of Engineering |
1980 | Townsend Harris Medal, City College of New York |
1984 | Hall of Fame Award, Information Industries Association |
1984 | Council of 100 Members, Arizona State University |
1985 | Honorary Doctor of Science Degree, City College of New York |
1987 | Ernst Weber Engineering Leadership Recognition Award, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
1989 | Honorary Doctor of Engineering Degree, Worcester Polytechnic Institute |
1990 | George Washington Award, American-Hungarian Foundation |
1991 | Leadership in Technology Management Award, Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology |
1993 | Citizen of the Year Award, World Forum of Silicon Valley |
1993 | Executive of the Year Award, University of Arizona |
1993 | Medal of Achievement Award, American Engineering Association |
1995 | Technology Award, Heinz Foundation |
1995 | John von Neumann Medal, American Hungarian Association |
1995 | Steinman Medal, City College of New York |
1996 | Statesman of the Year Award, Harvard Business School |
1996 | International Achievement Award, World Trade Club |
1997 | Computer Entrepreneur Award, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
1997 | Technology Leader of the Year Award, Industry Week |
1997 | Man of the Year, Time Magazine |
1998 | Distinguished Executive of the Year, Academy of Management |
2016 | Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree, Harvard University |
2016 | Medal of Honor, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
2016 | Lifetime Achievement Award, Strategic Management Society |
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