research
Misc. basic researchers not under invention, medical, computing, etc.
Fred L. Whipple Bright as a comet
He correctly predicted that the age of artificial satellites was imminent.
From This is True for 29 August 2004
Mark G. Inghram Carbon-14 dater
Inghram did the work that made “carbon dating” possible.
From This is True for 28 September 2003
Gilbert W. Beebe Radiation expert
A medical researcher with incredible vision.
From This is True for 9 March 2003
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
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