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For what was Fred Brooks recognized when he was elected to the National Academy of Engineering?

  • Contributions to computer system design and the development of academic programs in computer sciences

  • Inventions in computer hardware

  • Creating an innovative coding language

  • Building the first supercomputer

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Fred Brooks was recognized for his contributions to computer system design and the development of academic programs in computer sciences when he was elected to the National Academy of Engineering. He is known for his work on the IBM System/360 mainframe computer and for his book "The Mythical Man-Month," which is considered a classic in the field of software engineering.
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