Gordon and Betty Moore are the founders of the Foundation, and they are also members of Foundation's Board of Trustees. Gordon also serves as chairman of the board. Gordon Moore is co-founder of Intel Corporation and Chairman Emeritus of the Corporation's Board of Directors. Prior to Intel, Gordon co-founded Fairchild Semiconductor in 1957. moore.org
Gordon E. Moore, who will receive an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science, is credited as one of the leaders in the semiconductor industry. www.news.uiuc.edu/II/archives/000504.html