Donald L. Campbell Chemical engineer
Campbell and three other engineers perfected a way to get more out of crude oil.
From This is True for 15 September 2002
research
Misc basic researchers not under science/medical/computing/etc.
Carolyn Rose Anthropological conservationist
Rose created her own field of study, and changed museums forever.
From This is True for 1 September 2002
William A. Mallow Polymer chemist
A polymer chemist who came up with all sorts of practical solutions for others, including inventing clumping cat litter.
From This is True for 4 August 2002
John Hope Meteorologist
He regretted naming a hurricane after his daughter.
From This is True for 9 June 2002
Norman Davidson Genomic researcher
Davidson was prominent in the field he helped create: genomic research.
From This is True for 17 February 2002
Alexander Prokhorov Laser physicist
Prokhorov helped lay the groundwork for the development of the laser.
From This is True for 6 January 2002
Jerome Morse Spacecraft power developer
His portable nuclear-powered electrical generator is still used today.
From This is True for 9 December 2001
Stuart Nagel Win-win analyzer
Nagel coined the “win-win” scenario, and worked to make it a default negotiation technique.
From This is True for 18 November 2001
Fred Hoyle Astrophysicist
Hoyle coined the term “Big Bang” for the start of the universe.
From This is True for 19 August 2001