Since George Washington's first gift of optical equipment, our alumni have consistently demonstrated proficiency in the sciences. Wartime efforts to develop synthetic rubber and nylon, as well as the pyrotechnic tools of warfare, have since led to peacetime applications in communications, air travel, and performance sportswear. Meet some of our innovative thinkers below.
Pharmacist
Developed the skin cream, "Dr. Bunting's Sunburn Remedy," now known as Noxema
Introduced use of gas mask during WWI
Developed polymers and plastics during WWII then led research team at Bell Labs, making advances in communications science and computing and aerospace technologies.
Pyrotechnic chemist
Developed 30 patents during WWII, including smoke grenades, underwater torches and warning flares
Biochemist/physiologist
Uncovered the mechanism of biological pathways in human metabolism
Neurosurgeon
Introduced use of microscope during surgery
Internationally recognized for his contributions in inflammation research; at biomedical technology firm Genentech, led the development and licensing of several novel therapeutics
Pyrotechnic chemist
Holds eight patents on pyrotechnic compositions and materials
Oncologist
Investigating use of raloxifene, a selective estrogen receptor (ER) modulator, to reduce risk of breast cancer at the National Cancer Institute
Staff scientist at Berkeley National Laboratory
Investigating DNA-binding proteins in human breast carcinomas
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