Donna Hudson facts for kids
Donna Lee Hudson was born in 1946. She is an American biomedical engineer. This means she uses engineering to solve problems in medicine. She is famous for her work on computer systems that help doctors. These systems can help diagnose illnesses. She also studied how math can explain heart rhythms. She used to be a professor at the University of California, San Francisco.
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Her Journey in Science
Early Studies
Donna Lee Hudson loved math. She studied mathematics at California State University, Fresno. She graduated in 1968. After that, she worked for Boeing. She helped solve math problems for wind tunnels. These tunnels are used to test how things fly.
She went back to CSU Fresno for more studies. She earned a master's degree in mathematics in 1972. In 1975, she studied engineering and computer science. This was at the University of California, Los Angeles. During this time, she also taught at CSU Fresno.
Becoming a Professor
Donna Lee Hudson earned her Ph.D. in 1981. A Ph.D. is a very high university degree. After her Ph.D., she became a professor. She taught at the University of California, San Francisco. Her work focused on medical computer programs. She also worked on bioengineering.
Leading Science Groups
Donna Lee Hudson also led important science groups. From 2007 to 2008, she was president of a group called the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. This group is for engineers who work in medicine. She was also president of another group. This was the International Society for Computers and Their Applications. She led this group from 1999 to 2001.
Her Book
Donna Lee Hudson wrote a book. It is called Neural Networks and Artificial Intelligence for Biomedical Engineering. She wrote it with Maurice E. Cohen. The book is about how computers can help in medicine. It talks about smart computer systems.
Awards and Honors
Donna Lee Hudson has received many awards. In 1995, she became a Fellow. This was for the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. Being a Fellow means she is a top expert in her field.
In 2001, she became a Fellow of the IEEE. This award was for her work. She helped create ways for computers to assist doctors. These computers help make medical decisions. In 2003, her old university honored her. CSU Fresno named her Alumnus of the Year.
