James R. Thompson Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

James R. Thompson (1938-2017) was an American mathematician and statistician renowned for integrating applied mathematics and nonparametric statistics with computing technologies. As a professor at Rice University, he advanced financial engineering, public health, and industrial quality control. He authored 14 influential books, directed research funded by NASA and ARO, and developed innovative portfolio management tools like Simugram™. His collaborative work with medical researchers led to critical findings in cancer and infectious diseases, making significant contributions to statistical methodology and public health. Thompson was recognized as a Fellow in multiple statistical societies.

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Meaning of the name - James

supplanter, he who takes the place of another

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June 18, 1938 Facts

Generation Group

James R. Thompson belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Educated At: Vanderbilt University | Princeton University

Occupation: statistician | university teacher | mathematician

Employers: Indiana University | Rice University | Vanderbilt University

Awards Received: Fellow of the American Statistical Association | Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.