Age, Biography and Wiki
Harriett B. Rigas was born on 30 April, 1934 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, is an Electrical engineer. Discover Harriett B. Rigas's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
Professor of Engineering |
| Age |
55 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
30 April, 1934 |
| Birthday |
30 April |
| Birthplace |
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Date of death |
26 July, 1989 |
| Died Place |
Michigan, U.S. |
| Nationality |
Canada
|
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 30 April.
She is a member of famous engineer with the age 55 years old group.
Harriett B. Rigas Height, Weight & Measurements
At 55 years old, Harriett B. Rigas height not available right now. We will update Harriett B. Rigas's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Harriett B. Rigas Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Harriett B. Rigas worth at the age of 55 years old? Harriett B. Rigas’s income source is mostly from being a successful engineer. She is from Canada. We have estimated Harriett B. Rigas's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
engineer |
Harriett B. Rigas Social Network
| Instagram |
|
| Linkedin |
|
| Twitter |
|
| Facebook |
|
| Wikipedia |
|
| Imdb |
|
Timeline
Harriett B. Rigas FIEEE (30 April 1934 – 26 July 1989) was a Canadian electrical engineer and innovative lecturer who was recognised worldwide for her hybrid computer and computer simulation research.
Rigas was born on 30 April 1934 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
She graduated from Queens University in 1956 with a bachelor's degree.
She completed her master's in electrical engineering in 1959, the same year she got married.
Rigas completed her doctorate in 1963 also from Kansas University as the first woman to do so.
She worked in academia, as chair of the Washington State University Department of Electrical and Computing Engineering between 1966 and 1984 where she developed the computer engineering curriculum, she became a professor in 1976.
Rigas was instrumental in creating the concept of automatic software patches.
She then went on to become the chair of the Michigan State University Department of Electrical Engineering.
Rigas also spent time on the National Academy of Sciences committee for scientific programs in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union.
Rigas was also professor at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.
She was locally and nationally involved with the Society of Women Engineers, winning the SWE Achievement Award in 1982.
Rigas was named an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Fellow in 1984 for contributions to programming of analog/hybrid computers and to the development of computer engineering curricula. In 1988 Rigas was on the IEEE Board of Directors.
She was the IEEE Division V Director.
Rigas was known for her advocacy of women in engineering.
She died in Michigan in 1989.
Washington state set up the Harriet B. Rigas Memorial Scholarship Fund which is awarded to Computer Engineering students.
Michigan State has named the graduate program the Harriett B. Rigas Graduate Engineering Program.
The IEEE has an award was founded in her name, the Harriett B. Rigas Award to recognize the outstanding engineering faculty women who have made a significant contribution to undergraduate education.
