A Nigerian man, Philip Emeagwali, previously a dropout, invented the fastest computer in the world to the amazement of all.
Philip Emeagwali is an engineer, geologist, and computer scientist. He has been making history since 1989 when he won the Gordon Bell Prize for the formula he developed for the use of a Connection Machine according to the Black History website.
He narrated his journey on YouTube, a journey where he attempted to breach the chance between what was deemed impossible and unimaginable and his experiment which started July 4th, 1989, did not begin in a high tech laboratory but rather it commenced within the confines of his mind, he added.
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He added that he envisioned over 65 thousand processors which was pivotal because without that, he couldn’t have gotten his mappings correctly and that his pursuit was more than an academic exercise as it represented an instrument of immense potential immersed in his ‘Brain child’.
Fastest computer in the world
Fortunately for him, he was awarded not just admission but a full scholarship to Oregon State University, United States at the age of 17. Phillip graduated from the university with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics.
After this, he proceeded to George Washington University where he earned a master’s degree in Environmental Engineering.
Phillip also holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Maryland and another master’s in Ocean, Coastal, and Marine Engineering from George Washington University.
These were the comments from well wishers who saw good in his invention.
@sunset0071951: “Go far, brother! I wish you the absolute best!!”
@frankielane8495: “Philip Emeagwali is one of our greatest inventors. What is his opinion on the blockchain.”
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The young girl hails from Lusaka, Zambia and currently attends Roma Girls Secondary School; she’s also a child rights advocate.
The widespread presence of diseases which are transmitted by water called water borne diseases in her community led to her innovation.
