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Willard Gibbs Award
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Frederick Gardner Cottrell
1877-01-10 – 1948-11-16
Life & Legacy
Frederick Gardner Cottrell (January 10, 1877 – November 16, 1948) was an American physical chemist, inventor and philanthropist. He is best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, one of the first inventions designed to eliminate air pollution—and for establishing the Research Corporation for Science Advancement, a foundation that has funded scientific research since 1912.
Occupation & Career
chemist, inventor
Education
University of California, Berkeley; Harvard University; Leipzig University
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Willard Gibbs Award; Perkin Medal; National Inventors Hall of Fame; Holley Medal; American Institute of Chemists Gold Medal
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
American Institute of Chemists Gold Medal · Holley Medal · National Inventors Hall of Fame · Perkin Medal · Willard Gibbs Award
Employer
University of California
Organizations & Memberships
American Association for the Advancement of Science · National Academy of Sciences
Education & Institutions
Harvard University · Leipzig University · University of California, Berkeley
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Perkin Medal
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q908538 · wikidata
Award
National Inventors Hall of Fame
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q908538 · wikidata
Award
Holley Medal
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q908538 · wikidata
Award
American Institute of Chemists Gold Medal
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q908538 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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