Ursula Burns

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Ursula Burns
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Ursula Burns, born September 20, 1958, in Manhattan, is a United States citizen and an engineer and business executive [1][2]. She received her education at Cathedral High School, New York University Tandon School of Engineering, the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, and Columbia University .

Burns has been employed by Xerox since 1980 and has served as its chief executive officer since 2009 . Her professional recognition includes receiving an honorary degree and the Kate Gleason Award [3].

She holds membership in the boards of American Express, ExxonMobil, Boston Scientific, and For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology [4][5].

Ursula Burns

Summary

Ursula Burns is a human[1]. She was born in Manhattan[2]. She was born on +1958-09-20T00:00:00Z[3]. She worked as an engineer[4] and business executive[5]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (282 views/month, #7,093 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Manhattan[2], Ursula Burns…
  • Ursula Burns was born on +1958-09-20T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ursula Burns held citizenship in United States[7].
  • Ursula Burns's professions included engineer[4].
  • Ursula Burns's professions included business executive[5].
  • Ursula Burns held the position of chief executive officer[8].
  • Among Ursula Burns's employers was Xerox[9].
  • Ursula Burns's education included a stint at New York University Tandon School of Engineering[10].
  • Ursula Burns's education included a stint at Cathedral High School[11].
  • Ursula Burns's education included a stint at Columbia University[12].
  • Ursula Burns's education included a stint at Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science[13].
  • Ursula Burns received the honorary degree[14].
  • Ursula Burns received the Kate Gleason Award[15].
  • Ursula Burns was a member of American Express[16].
  • Ursula Burns was a member of Boston Scientific[17].
  • Ursula Burns was a member of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology[18].
  • Ursula Burns was a member of National Association of Manufacturers[19].
  • Ursula Burns was a member of University of Rochester[20].
  • Ursula Burns was a member of Massachusetts Institute of Technology[21].
  • Ursula Burns's image is recorded as Ursula-Burns.jpg[22].
  • Ursula Burns is recorded as female[23].
  • Ursula Burns's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Ursula Burns's ISNI is recorded as 0000000445332455[25].
  • Ursula Burns's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 313495538[26].
  • Ursula Burns's GND ID is recorded as 123791681X[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Manhattan[2], Ursula Burns… she was born on +1958-09-20T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at New York University Tandon School of Engineering[10], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1854[30]; Cathedral High School[11], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1905[33]; Columbia University[12], a private university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1754[36], headquartered in Manhattan[37]; and Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science[13], an engineering college[38], in United States[39], founded in 1864[40], headquartered in New York City[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[4] and business executive[5]. Ursula Burns was employed by Xerox[9]. She held the position of chief executive officer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary degree[14], an award[42] and Kate Gleason Award[15].

Why It Matters

Ursula Burns ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (282 views/month, #7,093 of 1,000,298).[6] She has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43]

FAQs

Where was Ursula Burns born?

Born in Manhattan[2], Ursula Burns…

What did Ursula Burns do for work?

Ursula Burns worked as engineer[4] and business executive[5].

Where did Ursula Burns go to school?

Ursula Burns was educated at New York University Tandon School of Engineering[10], Cathedral High School[11], Columbia University[12], and Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science[13].

What awards did Ursula Burns receive?

Honors received include honorary degree[14] and Kate Gleason Award[15].

References

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  1. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [15] . asme.org. asme.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  17. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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