Ben Shneiderman is an American professor, computer scientist, and engineer. He is known for his contributions to the field of human-computer interaction and information visualization, where his work has significantly influenced the design of user interfaces and software. Shneiderman's research focuses on how people use technology and has provided guidelines for making computing more accessible and user-friendly. He has authored numerous publications and is a prominent figure in academia, continuing to shape the future of computing through his teachings and innovations.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 336 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Ben
son, child
Read Full Ben Name AnalysisAugust 21, 1947 Facts
Generation Group
Ben Shneiderman belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: New York City
Educated At: City College of New York | Stony Brook University | The Bronx High School of Science
Occupation: university teacher | computer scientist | engineer
Employers: Farmingdale State College | Indiana University Bloomington | Stony Brook University | University of Maryland
Awards Received: honorary doctor of the State University of New York at Stony Brook | honorary doctorate of the University of Castille-La Mancha | ACM Fellow | honorary doctorate | Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science | IEEE Fellow | CHI Academy
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for August 21, 1947
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 21, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 21, 2025 |
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| Sun | 27 Leo 45 | 28 Leo 51 | 14 Scorpio 24 |
| Moon | 6 Scorpio 16 | 9 Leo 14 | 9 Virgo 53 |
| Mercury | 20 Leo 6 | 10 Leo 32 | 10 Scorpio 28 |
| Venus | 24 Leo 13 | 25 Cancer 13 | 1 Sagittarius 19 |
| Mars | 5 Cancer 5 | 9 Libra 16 | 20 Leo 0 |
| Jupiter | 19 Scorpio 32 | 15 Cancer 57 | 3 Sagittarius 0 |
| Saturn | 14 Leo 53 | 0 Aries 34 | 22 Leo 28 |
| Uranus | 25 Gemini 27 | 1 Gemini 23 | 25 Gemini 39 |
| Neptune | 9 Libra 1 | 1 Aries 35 | 11 Libra 46 |
| Pluto | 13 Leo 25 | 1 Aquarius 57 | 14 Leo 55 |
| Rahu | 27 Taurus 49 | 19 Pisces 10 | 23 Taurus 41 |
| Ketu | 27 Scorpio 49 | 19 Virgo 10 | 23 Scorpio 41 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Ben Shneiderman's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2025
