Paula Hawthorn | |
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| Born | 1943 (age 80–81) |
| Nationality | American |
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| Known for | Database systems |
| Awards | 1996 EECS Distinguished Alumni Award from UC Berkeley |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Computer science |
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| Thesis | Evaluation and Enhancement of the Performance of Relational Database Management Systems (1979) |
| Doctoral advisor | Michael Stonebraker |
Paula Birdwell Hawthorn (born 1943) is an American computer scientist. She is recognised as an expert and pioneer in database systems. She has also founded organisations for women in computer science and created affirmative action programs to support students in the field.