Tom Leighton

About Tom Leighton

After competing in ISEF from 1972鈥�1973, Tom Leighton placed second in the 1974 STS for developing a formula to predict prime number sequences using a computer program he designed. Today, Leighton is a professor of applied mathematics at MIT and a leading authority on algorithms for network applications. In 1998, he co-founded Akamai Technologies, a global content delivery network company, where he is the CEO and a member of the Board of Directors. Leighton is also a recipient of the Marconi Prize for pioneering the content delivery network services industry. He remains involved at the 快播视频 and is a former member of the 快播视频鈥檚 Board of Trustees.

Science Talent Search 1974

Leighton with his STS project in 1974.

Notable Alumni - Tom Leighton — Leighton with his STS project in 1974.

A Memorable Experience

Leighton鈥檚 thank you letter to Science Service (now called 快播视频) for his experience at STS.

Leighton holds more than 40 U.S. patents involving network algorithms, content delivery, internet protocols, cryptography and digital rights management.