Eugene Kleiner was a founder of Fairchild Semiconductor where he played a key role in the growth of the company and the semiconductor industry.
Eugene received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of New York and an MS in Industrial Engineering from New York University. In 1989, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering Degree from the Polytechnic University of New York.
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