John Kemeny

John Kemeny was a mathematician and computer scientist renowned for co-developing the first user-friendly programming language called BASIC in the 1960s. This language made computers more accessible to students, educators, and researchers, significantly advancing computer education. Kemeny also served as a university president and contributed to the development of early computer systems. His work helped democratize computing, making it easier for a broader audience to learn and use digital technology, which laid important groundwork for modern programming and computer science education.