SettingsNational Medal of Technology recipients
3M
The 3M Company, formerly known as the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, is an American multinational conglomerate corporation based in Maplewood, Minnesota, United States.
The 3M Company, formerly known as the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, is an American multinational conglomerate corporation based in Maplewood, Minnesota, United States.
Alejandro Zaffaroni
Alejandro Zaffaroni is a serial entrepreneur who is responsible for founding several successful biotechnology companies in Silicon Valley.
Alejandro Zaffaroni is a serial entrepreneur who is responsible for founding several successful biotechnology companies in Silicon Valley.
Alfred Y. Cho
Alfred Yi Cho (Chinese: 卓以和;) (born July 10, 1937) is the Adjunct Vice President of Semiconductor Research at Alcatel-Lucent's Bell Labs.
Alfred Yi Cho (Chinese: 卓以和;) (born July 10, 1937) is the Adjunct Vice President of Semiconductor Research at Alcatel-Lucent's Bell Labs.
Amos E. Joel, Jr.
Amos Edward Joel, Jr. (born March 12, 1918 in Philadelphia – died October 25, 2008 in Maplewood, New Jersey) was an American electrical engineer, known for several contributions and over seventy...
Amos Edward Joel, Jr. (born March 12, 1918 in Philadelphia – died October 25, 2008 in Maplewood, New Jersey) was an American electrical engineer, known for several contributions and over seventy...
Armand V. Feigenbaum
Armand Vallin Feigenbaum (born 1922) is an American quality control expert and businessman.
Armand Vallin Feigenbaum (born 1922) is an American quality control expert and businessman.
Arnold Orville Beckman
Arnold Orville Beckman was an American chemist who founded Beckman Instruments based on his 1934 invention of the pH meter, a device for measuring acidity.
Arnold Orville Beckman was an American chemist who founded Beckman Instruments based on his 1934 invention of the pH meter, a device for measuring acidity.
Arun Netravali
Arun N. Netravali (born May 26, 1946 in Bombay) is an Indian-American engineer who is a pioneer of digital technology including HDTV. He conducted seminal research in digital compression, signal...
Arun N. Netravali (born May 26, 1946 in Bombay) is an Indian-American engineer who is a pioneer of digital technology including HDTV. He conducted seminal research in digital compression, signal...
Bell Labs
Bell Laboratories (also known as Bell Labs and formerly known as AT&T Bell Laboratories and Bell Telephone Laboratories) is the research and development subsidiary of the Frenc...
Bell Laboratories (also known as Bell Labs and formerly known as AT&T Bell Laboratories and Bell Telephone Laboratories) is the research and development subsidiary of the Frenc...
Bernard Marshall Gordon
Bernard Marshall Gordon (born in 1927), American inventor and philanthropist, is generally called "Bernie" rather than "Mr. Gordon" by associates and subordinates.
Bernard Marshall Gordon (born in 1927), American inventor and philanthropist, is generally called "Bernie" rather than "Mr. Gordon" by associates and subordinates.
Bill Gates
William Henry "Bill" Gates III is an American business magnate, computer programmer and philanthropist.
William Henry "Bill" Gates III is an American business magnate, computer programmer and philanthropist.
Biogen Idec
Biogen Idec, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in drugs for neurological disorders, autoimmune disorders and cancer.
Biogen Idec, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in drugs for neurological disorders, autoimmune disorders and cancer.
Bob Galvin
Robert William "Bob" Galvin (October 9, 1922 – October 11, 2011) was a US executive.
Robert William "Bob" Galvin (October 9, 1922 – October 11, 2011) was a US executive.
Bob Kahn
Robert Elliot Kahn (born December 23, 1938) is a Jewish American Internet pioneer, engineer and computer scientist, who, along with Vinton G. Cerf, invented the Transmission Control Protocol (TC...
Robert Elliot Kahn (born December 23, 1938) is a Jewish American Internet pioneer, engineer and computer scientist, who, along with Vinton G. Cerf, invented the Transmission Control Protocol (TC...
Bob O. Evans
Bob Overton Evans (August 19, 1927 — September 2, 2004), also known as "Boe" Evans, was a computer pioneer and corporate executive at IBM (International Business Machines).
Bob Overton Evans (August 19, 1927 — September 2, 2004), also known as "Boe" Evans, was a computer pioneer and corporate executive at IBM (International Business Machines).
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Bristol-Myers Squibb, often referred to as BMS, is a pharmaceutical company, headquartered in New York City.
Bristol-Myers Squibb, often referred to as BMS, is a pharmaceutical company, headquartered in New York City.
Carl D. Keith
Carl Donald Keith (May 29, 1920 – November 9, 2008) was a chemist who was co-inventor of the three-way catalytic converter, which has played a dramatic role in reducing pollution from motor vehi...
Carl Donald Keith (May 29, 1920 – November 9, 2008) was a chemist who was co-inventor of the three-way catalytic converter, which has played a dramatic role in reducing pollution from motor vehi...
Carl Djerassi
Carl Djerassi is an Austrian-American chemist, novelist, and playwright best known for his contribution to the development of oral contraceptive pills.
Carl Djerassi is an Austrian-American chemist, novelist, and playwright best known for his contribution to the development of oral contraceptive pills.
Charles Geschke
Charles Geschke, is best known as the 1982 co-founder with John Warnock of Adobe Systems Inc., the graphics and publishing software company.
Charles Geschke, is best known as the 1982 co-founder with John Warnock of Adobe Systems Inc., the graphics and publishing software company.
Charles Kaman
Charles Huron Kaman was an American aeronautical engineer, businessman, inventor and philanthropist, known for his work in rotary-wing flight and also in musical instrument design via the Kaman ...
Charles Huron Kaman was an American aeronautical engineer, businessman, inventor and philanthropist, known for his work in rotary-wing flight and also in musical instrument design via the Kaman ...
Charles Kelman
Charles D. Kelman (May 23, 1930 – June 1, 2004) was an ophthalmologist and a pioneer in cataract surgery.
Charles D. Kelman (May 23, 1930 – June 1, 2004) was an ophthalmologist and a pioneer in cataract surgery.
Charles Marstiller Vest
Charles "Chuck" Marstiller Vest is a U.S. educator and engineer.
Charles "Chuck" Marstiller Vest is a U.S. educator and engineer.
Chauncey Starr
Chauncey Starr (April 14, 1912–April 17, 2007) was an American electrical engineer who was an expert in nuclear energy.
Chauncey Starr (April 14, 1912–April 17, 2007) was an American electrical engineer who was an expert in nuclear energy.
David Packard
David Packard was a co-founder of Hewlett-Packard, serving as president, CEO, and Chairman of the Board.
David Packard was a co-founder of Hewlett-Packard, serving as president, CEO, and Chairman of the Board.
David Pall
David Boris Pall (2 April 1914 - 21 September 2004), founder of Pall Corporation, was the chemist who invented the Pall filter used in blood transfusions.
David Boris Pall (2 April 1914 - 21 September 2004), founder of Pall Corporation, was the chemist who invented the Pall filter used in blood transfusions.
Dennis Ritchie
Dennis MacAlistair Ritchie (b. September 9, 1941; found dead October 12, 2011), was an American computer scientist who "helped shape the digital era."
Dennis MacAlistair Ritchie (b. September 9, 1941; found dead October 12, 2011), was an American computer scientist who "helped shape the digital era."
Denton Cooley
Denton Arthur Cooley is an American heart surgeon famous for performing the first implantation of a total artificial heart.
Denton Arthur Cooley is an American heart surgeon famous for performing the first implantation of a total artificial heart.
Donald Keck
Dr. Donald B. Keck is an American research physicist and engineer most noted for his involvement in developing low-loss optical fiber.
Dr. Donald B. Keck is an American research physicist and engineer most noted for his involvement in developing low-loss optical fiber.
Donald N. Frey
Donald Nelson Frey (pronounced Frī ) (March 23, 1923 – March 5, 2010), was widely known as the Ford Motor Company product manager who, along with Lee Iacocca and others, developed the ...
Donald Nelson Frey (pronounced Frī ) (March 23, 1923 – March 5, 2010), was widely known as the Ford Motor Company product manager who, along with Lee Iacocca and others, developed the ...
Douglas Engelbart
Douglas Carl Engelbart is an American inventor, and an early computer and internet pioneer.
Douglas Carl Engelbart is an American inventor, and an early computer and internet pioneer.
Dow Chemical Company
The Dow Chemical Company, commonly referred to as Dow, is an American multinational chemical corporation headquartered in Midland, Michigan, United States.
The Dow Chemical Company, commonly referred to as Dow, is an American multinational chemical corporation headquartered in Midland, Michigan, United States.
DuPont
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, commonly referred to as DuPont, is an American chemical company that was founded in July 1802 as a gunpowder mill by Eleuthère Irénée du Pont.
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, commonly referred to as DuPont, is an American chemical company that was founded in July 1802 as a gunpowder mill by Eleuthère Irénée du Pont.
eBay
eBay Inc. is an American multinational internet consumer-to-consumer corporation that manages eBay.com, an online auction and shopping website in which people and businesses buy and sell a broa...
eBay Inc. is an American multinational internet consumer-to-consumer corporation that manages eBay.com, an online auction and shopping website in which people and businesses buy and sell a broa...
Edwin H. Land
Edwin Herbert Land was an American scientist and inventor, best known as the co-founder of the Polaroid Corporation.
Edwin Herbert Land was an American scientist and inventor, best known as the co-founder of the Polaroid Corporation.
Erich Bloch
Erich Bloch (born January 9, 1925) is a German-born American electrical engineer and administrator.
Erich Bloch (born January 9, 1925) is a German-born American electrical engineer and administrator.
F. Kenneth Iverson
F. Kenneth Iverson (September 18, 1925 – April 14, 2002) is credited with transforming Nucor Steel from a nearly bankrupt company in the 1960s into the largest and most successful steelmaker in ...
F. Kenneth Iverson (September 18, 1925 – April 14, 2002) is credited with transforming Nucor Steel from a nearly bankrupt company in the 1960s into the largest and most successful steelmaker in ...
Forrest Bird
Forrest M. Bird is an American aviator, inventor and biomedical engineer.
Forrest M. Bird is an American aviator, inventor and biomedical engineer.
Frank L. Stulen
Frank L. Stulen invented numerical control of machine tools, together with his employer John T. Parsons, in the 1940s.
Frank L. Stulen invented numerical control of machine tools, together with his employer John T. Parsons, in the 1940s.
Frank Piasecki
Frank Piasecki (, ; October 24, 1919 – February 11, 2008) was an American engineer and helicopter aviation pioneer.
Frank Piasecki (, ; October 24, 1919 – February 11, 2008) was an American engineer and helicopter aviation pioneer.
Fred Brooks
Frederick Phillips Brooks, Jr. (born April 19, 1931) is a software engineer and computer scientist, best known for managing the development of IBM's System/360 family of computers and the OS/360...
Frederick Phillips Brooks, Jr. (born April 19, 1931) is a software engineer and computer scientist, best known for managing the development of IBM's System/360 family of computers and the OS/360...
Frederick McKinley Jones
Frederick McKinley Jones was an American inventor, entrepreneur, winner of the National Medal of Technology, and inductee of the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
Frederick McKinley Jones was an American inventor, entrepreneur, winner of the National Medal of Technology, and inductee of the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
George Kozmetsky
George Kozmetsky (October 5, 1917 – April 30, 2003, Austin, Texas) was a technology innovator, businessman, educator, author and philanthropist.
George Kozmetsky (October 5, 1917 – April 30, 2003, Austin, Texas) was a technology innovator, businessman, educator, author and philanthropist.
Glen Culler
Glen Jacob Culler (July 7, 1927 - May 3, 2003) was a professor of electrical engineering and an important early innovator in the development of the Internet.
Glen Jacob Culler (July 7, 1927 - May 3, 2003) was a professor of electrical engineering and an important early innovator in the development of the Internet.
Gordon Moore
Gordon Earle Moore is the co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of Intel Corporation and the author of Moore's Law.
Gordon Earle Moore is the co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of Intel Corporation and the author of Moore's Law.
Grace Hopper
Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper was an American computer scientist and United States Navy officer.
Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper was an American computer scientist and United States Navy officer.
Hans W. Liepmann
Hans Wolfgang Liepmann ( July 3, 1914 - June 24, 2009 ) German American engineer and emeritus Theodore von Kármán Professor of Aeronautics at the California Institute of Technology.
Hans Wolfgang Liepmann ( July 3, 1914 - June 24, 2009 ) German American engineer and emeritus Theodore von Kármán Professor of Aeronautics at the California Institute of Technology.
Haren S. Gandhi
Dr. Haren S. Gandhi was an American inventor and engineer, a recipient of the U.S. National Medal of Technology and Innovation, noted for his research and inventions in the field of automotive e...
Dr. Haren S. Gandhi was an American inventor and engineer, a recipient of the U.S. National Medal of Technology and Innovation, noted for his research and inventions in the field of automotive e...
Harold Eugene Edgerton
Harold Eugene "Doc" Edgerton was a professor of electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Harold Eugene "Doc" Edgerton was a professor of electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Harold Rosen (electrical engineer)
Harold A. Rosen is an electrical engineer, known as "the father of the geostationary satellite".
Harold A. Rosen is an electrical engineer, known as "the father of the geostationary satellite".
Helen T. Edwards
Helen Thom Edwards (born 1936) is an American physicist.
Helen Thom Edwards (born 1936) is an American physicist.
Herbert Boyer
Herbert W. Boyer (born July 10, 1936) is a recipient of the 1990 National Medal of Science, co-recipient of the 1996 Lemelson-MIT Prize, and a co-founder of Genentech.
Herbert W. Boyer (born July 10, 1936) is a recipient of the 1990 National Medal of Science, co-recipient of the 1996 Lemelson-MIT Prize, and a co-founder of Genentech.
IBM
International Business Machines Corporation or IBM is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation headquartered in Armonk, New York, United States.
International Business Machines Corporation or IBM is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation headquartered in Armonk, New York, United States.
Industrial Light & Magic
Industrial Light & Magic is an Academy Award-winning motion picture visual effects company that was founded in May 1975 by George Lucas and is owned by Lucasfilm.
Industrial Light & Magic is an Academy Award-winning motion picture visual effects company that was founded in May 1975 by George Lucas and is owned by Lucasfilm.
Irwin Lachman
Irwin Lachman (born 1930) an engineer and a co-inventor of the catalytic converter.
Irwin Lachman (born 1930) an engineer and a co-inventor of the catalytic converter.
Irwin M. Jacobs
Irwin Mark Jacobs (born October 18, 1933 in New Bedford, Massachusetts), is an electrical engineer and the co-founder and former chairman of Qualcomm, and chair of the board of trustees of the S...
Irwin Mark Jacobs (born October 18, 1933 in New Bedford, Massachusetts), is an electrical engineer and the co-founder and former chairman of Qualcomm, and chair of the board of trustees of the S...
Jack Kilby
Jack St. Clair Kilby (November 8, 1923 – June 20, 2005) was an American physicist who took part (along with Robert Noyce) in the realization of the first integrated circuit while working at Texa...
Jack St. Clair Kilby (November 8, 1923 – June 20, 2005) was an American physicist who took part (along with Robert Noyce) in the realization of the first integrated circuit while working at Texa...
James Edward Maceo West
James Edward Maceo West (born April 10, 1931 in Prince Edward County, Virginia) is an American inventor and acoustician.
James Edward Maceo West (born April 10, 1931 in Prince Edward County, Virginia) is an American inventor and acoustician.
Jay Wright Forrester
Jay Wright Forrester (born July 14, 1918-) is a pioneer American computer engineer, systems scientist and was a professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Jay Wright Forrester (born July 14, 1918-) is a pioneer American computer engineer, systems scientist and was a professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Joe Sutter
Joseph F. "Joe" Sutter was an engineer for the Boeing Airplane Company and chief engineer for the development of the Boeing 747 under Malcolm T. Stamper.
Joseph F. "Joe" Sutter was an engineer for the Boeing Airplane Company and chief engineer for the development of the Boeing 747 under Malcolm T. Stamper.
Joel S. Engel
Joel S. Engel is an American engineer, known for fundamental contributions to the development of cellular networks.
Joel S. Engel is an American engineer, known for fundamental contributions to the development of cellular networks.
John Cocke
John Cocke was an American computer scientist recognized for his large contribution to computer architecture and optimizing compiler design.
John Cocke was an American computer scientist recognized for his large contribution to computer architecture and optimizing compiler design.
John E. Franz
John E. Franz is an organic chemist who discovered the herbicide glyphosate while working at Monsanto Company in 1970.
John E. Franz is an organic chemist who discovered the herbicide glyphosate while working at Monsanto Company in 1970.
John J. Mooney
John J. Mooney (born c. 1929) is an American chemical engineer who was co-inventor of the three-way catalytic converter, which has played a dramatic role in reducing pollution from motor vehicle...
John J. Mooney (born c. 1929) is an American chemical engineer who was co-inventor of the three-way catalytic converter, which has played a dramatic role in reducing pollution from motor vehicle...
John Leland Atwood
John Leland "Lee" Atwood (October 26, 1904 - March 5, 1999) was an engineer and manager in the aerospace industry.
John Leland "Lee" Atwood (October 26, 1904 - March 5, 1999) was an engineer and manager in the aerospace industry.
John S. Mayo
John S. Mayo (born February 26, 1930) is an American engineer, known from contributions to the computer and telecommunications industry, and as being the seventh president of Bell Labs (1991).
John S. Mayo (born February 26, 1930) is an American engineer, known from contributions to the computer and telecommunications industry, and as being the seventh president of Bell Labs (1991).
John Stapp
John Paul Stapp, M.D., Ph.D., Colonel, USAF was a career U.S. Air Force officer, USAF flight surgeon and pioneer in studying the effects of acceleration and deceleration forces on humans.
John Paul Stapp, M.D., Ph.D., Colonel, USAF was a career U.S. Air Force officer, USAF flight surgeon and pioneer in studying the effects of acceleration and deceleration forces on humans.
John T. Parsons
John T. Parsons (October 13, 1913 – April 19, 2007) pioneered numerical control for machine tools in the 1940s.
John T. Parsons (October 13, 1913 – April 19, 2007) pioneered numerical control for machine tools in the 1940s.
John Vincent Atanasoff
John Vincent Atanasoff (; October 4, 1903 – June 15, 1995) was an American physicist and inventor.
John Vincent Atanasoff (; October 4, 1903 – June 15, 1995) was an American physicist and inventor.
John Warnock
John Edward Warnock is an American computer scientist best known as the co-founder with Charles Geschke of Adobe Systems Inc., the graphics and publishing software company.
John Edward Warnock is an American computer scientist best known as the co-founder with Charles Geschke of Adobe Systems Inc., the graphics and publishing software company.
Joseph Gerber
H. Joseph Gerber (1924 – 1996) was the founder of the Gerber Scientific Instrument Company.
H. Joseph Gerber (1924 – 1996) was the founder of the Gerber Scientific Instrument Company.
Joseph M. Juran
Joseph Moses Juran (December 24, 1904 – February 28, 2008) was a 20th-century management consultant who is principally remembered as an evangelist for quality and quality management, having writ...
Joseph Moses Juran (December 24, 1904 – February 28, 2008) was a 20th-century management consultant who is principally remembered as an evangelist for quality and quality management, having writ...
Kelly Johnson (engineer)
Clarence Leonard "Kelly" Johnson was an American system engineer and aeronautical innovator, earned renown for his contributions to many noteworthy aircraft designs, especially the Lockheed U-2 ...
Clarence Leonard "Kelly" Johnson was an American system engineer and aeronautical innovator, earned renown for his contributions to many noteworthy aircraft designs, especially the Lockheed U-2 ...
Ken Olsen
Kenneth Harry Olsen (February 20, 1926 — February 6, 2011) was an American engineer who co-founded Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) in 1957 with colleague Harlan Anderson.
Kenneth Harry Olsen (February 20, 1926 — February 6, 2011) was an American engineer who co-founded Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) in 1957 with colleague Harlan Anderson.
Ken Thompson
Kenneth Lane Thompson, commonly referred to as ken in hacker circles, is an American pioneer of computer science.
Kenneth Lane Thompson, commonly referred to as ken in hacker circles, is an American pioneer of computer science.
Leslie A. Geddes
Leslie Alexander Geddes (May 24, 1921 – October 25, 2009) was an electrical engineer and physiologist.
Leslie Alexander Geddes (May 24, 1921 – October 25, 2009) was an electrical engineer and physiologist.
M. George Craford
Dr. M. George Craford is a distinguished American electrical engineer best known for his pioneering work in Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).
Dr. M. George Craford is a distinguished American electrical engineer best known for his pioneering work in Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).
Marvin Camras
Marvin Camras (1916–1995) was an electrical engineer and inventor who was widely influential in the field of magnetic recording.
Marvin Camras (1916–1995) was an electrical engineer and inventor who was widely influential in the field of magnetic recording.
Motorola
Motorola, Inc. was an American multinational telecommunications company based in Schaumburg, Illinois, which was eventually divided into two independent public companies, Motorola Mobility and M...
Motorola, Inc. was an American multinational telecommunications company based in Schaumburg, Illinois, which was eventually divided into two independent public companies, Motorola Mobility and M...
Nick Holonyak
Nick Holonyak, Jr. invented the first practically useful visible LED in 1962 while working as a consulting scientist at a General Electric Company laboratory in Syracuse, New York and has been c...
Nick Holonyak, Jr. invented the first practically useful visible LED in 1962 while working as a consulting scientist at a General Electric Company laboratory in Syracuse, New York and has been c...
Norman Joseph Woodland
Norman Joseph Woodland (born September 6, 1921) is best known as one of the inventors of the barcode, for which he received US Patent 2,612,994 in October 1952.
Norman Joseph Woodland (born September 6, 1921) is best known as one of the inventors of the barcode, for which he received US Patent 2,612,994 in October 1952.
Norman Ralph Augustine
Norman Ralph Augustine (born July 27, 1935) is a U.S. aerospace businessman who served as Under Secretary of the Army from 1975-77.
Norman Ralph Augustine (born July 27, 1935) is a U.S. aerospace businessman who served as Under Secretary of the Army from 1975-77.
Paccar
PACCAR Inc is the third largest manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks in the world (after Daimler AG and Volvo), and has substantial manufacture in light and medium vehicles through its various sub...
PACCAR Inc is the third largest manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks in the world (after Daimler AG and Volvo), and has substantial manufacture in light and medium vehicles through its various sub...
Paul Baran
Paul Baran was a Polish American engineer who was a pioneer in the development of computer networks.
Paul Baran was a Polish American engineer who was a pioneer in the development of computer networks.
Paul Lauterbur
Paul Christian Lauterbur (May 6, 1929 – March 27, 2007) was an American chemist who shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2003 with Peter Mansfield for his work which made the deve...
Paul Christian Lauterbur (May 6, 1929 – March 27, 2007) was an American chemist who shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2003 with Peter Mansfield for his work which made the deve...
Peter C. Schultz
Peter C. Schultz, Ph.D., is co-inventor of the fiber optics now used worldwide for telecommunications.
Peter C. Schultz, Ph.D., is co-inventor of the fiber optics now used worldwide for telecommunications.
Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble is an American multinational corporation headquartered in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio and manufactures a wide range of consumer goods.
Procter & Gamble is an American multinational corporation headquartered in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio and manufactures a wide range of consumer goods.
Ralph H. Baer
Ralph H. Baer is a German-born American video game pioneer, inventor, engineer, known as "The Father of Video Games", who is noted for his many contributions to games and the video game industry.
Ralph H. Baer is a German-born American video game pioneer, inventor, engineer, known as "The Father of Video Games", who is noted for his many contributions to games and the video game industry.
Ray Dolby
Ray Dolby (born January 18, 1933) is the American engineer and inventor of the noise reduction system known as Dolby NR. He was also a co-inventor of video tape recording while at Ampex.
Ray Dolby (born January 18, 1933) is the American engineer and inventor of the noise reduction system known as Dolby NR. He was also a co-inventor of video tape recording while at Ampex.
Raymond Vahan Damadian
Raymond Vahan Damadian is an Armenian-American medical practitioner and inventor of the first MR Scanning Machine.
Raymond Vahan Damadian is an Armenian-American medical practitioner and inventor of the first MR Scanning Machine.
Reynold B. Johnson
Reynold B. Johnson (July 16, 1906 - September 15, 1998) was an American inventor and computer pioneer.
Reynold B. Johnson (July 16, 1906 - September 15, 1998) was an American inventor and computer pioneer.
Richard H. Frenkiel
Richard H. Frenkiel is an American engineer, known for development of cellular telephone networks.
Richard H. Frenkiel is an American engineer, known for development of cellular telephone networks.
Robert A. Swanson
Robert A. Swanson was a venture capitalist who cofounded the biotechnology giant Genentech in 1976 with Herbert Boyer.
Robert A. Swanson was a venture capitalist who cofounded the biotechnology giant Genentech in 1976 with Herbert Boyer.
Robert D. Maurer
Dr. Robert D. Maurer is an American industrial physicist noted for his leadership in the invention of optical fiber.
Dr. Robert D. Maurer is an American industrial physicist noted for his leadership in the invention of optical fiber.
Robert Everett (computer scientist)
Robert R. Everett (born ca.
Robert R. Everett (born ca.
Robert Ledley
Robert Steven Ledley, Professor of Physiology and Biophysics and Professor of Radiology at Georgetown University School of Medicine, pioneered the use of electronic digital computers in biology ...
Robert Steven Ledley, Professor of Physiology and Biophysics and Professor of Radiology at Georgetown University School of Medicine, pioneered the use of electronic digital computers in biology ...
Robert Metcalfe
Robert Melancton Metcalfe (born April 7, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York) is an electrical engineer from the United States who co-invented Ethernet, founded 3Com and formulated Metcalfe's Law.
Robert Melancton Metcalfe (born April 7, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York) is an electrical engineer from the United States who co-invented Ethernet, founded 3Com and formulated Metcalfe's Law.
Robert Noyce
Robert Norton Noyce, nicknamed "the Mayor of Silicon Valley", co-founded Fairchild Semiconductor in 1957 and Intel Corporation in 1968.
Robert Norton Noyce, nicknamed "the Mayor of Silicon Valley", co-founded Fairchild Semiconductor in 1957 and Intel Corporation in 1968.
Robert Taylor (computer scientist)
Robert William Taylor (born 1932), known as Bob Taylor, is an Internet pioneer, who led teams that made major contributions to the personal computer, and other related technologies.
Robert William Taylor (born 1932), known as Bob Taylor, is an Internet pioneer, who led teams that made major contributions to the personal computer, and other related technologies.
Rodney Bagley
Rodney D. Bagley, PhD, is an engineer and co-inventor of the catalytic converter.
Rodney D. Bagley, PhD, is an engineer and co-inventor of the catalytic converter.
Roger L. Easton
Roger L. Easton (born April 30, 1921) is an American scientist.
Roger L. Easton (born April 30, 1921) is an American scientist.
Ron Brown (U.S. politician)
Ronald Harmon "Ron" Brown (August 1, 1941–April 3, 1996) was the United States Secretary of Commerce, serving during the first term of President Bill Clinton.
Ronald Harmon "Ron" Brown (August 1, 1941–April 3, 1996) was the United States Secretary of Commerce, serving during the first term of President Bill Clinton.
Roscoe Brady
Roscoe O. Brady M.D., is a senior investigator at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a part of the National Institute of Health, USA, where he is currently the chief of...
Roscoe O. Brady M.D., is a senior investigator at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a part of the National Institute of Health, USA, where he is currently the chief of...
Russel D. Dupuis
Russell Dean Dupuis (born in 1947) is the Steve W. Chaddick Endowed Chair in Electro-Optics in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech.
Russell Dean Dupuis (born in 1947) is the Steve W. Chaddick Endowed Chair in Electro-Optics in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech.
Sam B. Williams
Sam Barlow Williams was an American inventor and founder of Williams International.
Sam Barlow Williams was an American inventor and founder of Williams International.
Semiconductor Research Corporation
Celebrating 29 years of collaborative research for the semiconductor industry, Semiconductor Research Corporation is the world's leading technology research consortium.
Celebrating 29 years of collaborative research for the semiconductor industry, Semiconductor Research Corporation is the world's leading technology research consortium.
Skunk Works
Skunk Works is an official alias for Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Development Programs (ADP), formerly called Lockheed Advanced Development Projects.
Skunk Works is an official alias for Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Development Programs (ADP), formerly called Lockheed Advanced Development Projects.
Stephanie Kwolek
Stephanie Louise Kwolek is an American chemist who invented poly-paraphenylene terephtalamide—better known as Kevlar.
Stephanie Louise Kwolek is an American chemist who invented poly-paraphenylene terephtalamide—better known as Kevlar.
Stephen Bechtel, Jr.
Stephen D. Bechtel, Jr. (born May 10, 1925) is, with his son Riley, co-owner of the Bechtel Corporation.
Stephen D. Bechtel, Jr. (born May 10, 1925) is, with his son Riley, co-owner of the Bechtel Corporation.
Steve Wozniak
Stephan Gary "Woz" Wozniak is an American computer engineer and programmer who founded Apple Computer with Steve Jobs and Ronald Wayne.
Stephan Gary "Woz" Wozniak is an American computer engineer and programmer who founded Apple Computer with Steve Jobs and Ronald Wayne.
UOP LLC
UOP LLC, formerly known as Universal Oil Products, is a multi-national company developing and delivering technology to the petroleum refining, gas processing, petrochemical production, and...
UOP LLC, formerly known as Universal Oil Products, is a multi-national company developing and delivering technology to the petroleum refining, gas processing, petrochemical production, and...
Vint Cerf
Vinton Gray "Vint" Cerf (; born June 23, 1943) is an American computer scientist, who is recognized as one of "the fathers of the Internet", sharing this title with American computer scientist B...
Vinton Gray "Vint" Cerf (; born June 23, 1943) is an American computer scientist, who is recognized as one of "the fathers of the Internet", sharing this title with American computer scientist B...
W. Edwards Deming
William Edwards Deming was an American statistician, professor, author, lecturer and consultant.
William Edwards Deming was an American statistician, professor, author, lecturer and consultant.
Walter Lincoln Hawkins
Walter Lincoln Hawkins (March 21, 1911 – August 20, 1992) was an African-American scientist and inventor who, while working at Bell Laboratories in the 1940s, helped to make universal tele...
Walter Lincoln Hawkins (March 21, 1911 – August 20, 1992) was an African-American scientist and inventor who, while working at Bell Laboratories in the 1940s, helped to make universal tele...
Watts Humphrey
Watts S. Humphrey (4 July 1927 - 28 October 2010) was an American software engineer, key thinker in the discipline of software engineering, and was often called the "Father of Software Quality".
Watts S. Humphrey (4 July 1927 - 28 October 2010) was an American software engineer, key thinker in the discipline of software engineering, and was often called the "Father of Software Quality".
William Norris
William Charles Norris was the pioneering CEO of Control Data Corporation, at one time one of the most powerful and respected computer companies in the world.
William Charles Norris was the pioneering CEO of Control Data Corporation, at one time one of the most powerful and respected computer companies in the world.
Wilson Greatbatch
Wilson Greatbatch (September 6, 1919 – September 27, 2011) was an American engineer and inventor who is most widely known as the inventor of the implantable cardiac pacemaker.
Wilson Greatbatch (September 6, 1919 – September 27, 2011) was an American engineer and inventor who is most widely known as the inventor of the implantable cardiac pacemaker.
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation is the nonprofit technology transfer office of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation is the nonprofit technology transfer office of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Xerox
Xerox Corporation is an American multinational document management corporation that produced and sells a range of color and black-and-white printers, multifunction systems, photo copiers, digita...
Xerox Corporation is an American multinational document management corporation that produced and sells a range of color and black-and-white printers, multifunction systems, photo copiers, digita...