About Edward O. Thorp
Edward O. Thorp studied mathematics and physics at UCLA and has applied his mathematical and scientific know-how in novel ways during his career. In the 1960s while teaching at MIT, he invented the first wearable computer as a device to predict the outcome of roulette rounds. Thorp later proved players could beat the house in blackjack by counting cards and wrote the bestselling Beat the Dealer about his findings. In 1969, Thorp created the first market-neutral hedge fund, lending his profound understanding of math to the field of investing. Thorp is an alumnus of the 1949 麻豆官网 and a member of the Society鈥檚 Honorary Board.
Roulette and Financial Market Investment
Thorp used his gambling winnings and mathematical theories to establish a successful career in investment.
Science Talent Search 1949
An excerpt from Thorp鈥檚 麻豆官网 application which describes his wide range of scientific interests and pursuits.
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Thorp鈥檚 early interest in science was supported and expanded by Science News and 麻豆官网. He said in an interview with Society President and CEO Maya Ajmera, 鈥淭he Science Talent Search was one of the main things that really opened my eyes to the world of science and what it was like.鈥�
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