This dimension names the field a scientist is remembered for even when their own career spanned much more. Wikipedia notes that Thales "was arguably the first scientist for describing how cosmic events may be seen as natural, not necessarily caused by gods," a single insight that defines his legacy above all else. Browsing this way collects every scientist remembered chiefly for the same field.
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Field Established Computer science, mathematics, and logic
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1. Wikipedia: Computer science
WikipediaComputer science, History section, Cambridge Diploma paragraphQuote, Computer science, History section, Cambridge Diploma paragraph
The world's first computer science degree program, the Cambridge Diploma in Computer Science, began at the University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory in 1953.
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