Dennis Ritchie Biography Reading Comprehension Passage Printable Worksheet PDF

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Dennis Ritchie was a computer scientist who made a significant impact on technology. He was born in New York in 1941 and had a passion for math and science from a young age. Ritchie studied at Harvard University and became fascinated with computers. He joined Bell Labs and helped create the C programming language, which is still widely used today. Ritchie also played a role in developing the Unix operating system, which is still used in many computers. Despite his achievements, he remained humble and never sought recognition. In 1983, Ritchie received the Turing Award for his contributions to computer science. He continued working until his retirement in 2007 and passed away in 2011. Ritchie’s inventions, C programming language and Unix, are still foundational in modern computer systems. His legacy inspires young scientists and programmers.