Abstract :
AIEE Members Among Those Honored as “Modern Pioneers” Awards were presented during February to 572 American scientists and inventors selected as “Modern Pioneers” in the National Association of Manufacturers´ program celebrating the 150th anniversary of the American patent system (EE, Dec. ´39, p. 529). Especially honored as national “Modern Pioneers” were 18 individuals and the group of 11 scientists responsible for the development of the new artificial fiber “Nylon”. Among those honored for their contributions to the American standard of living during the last 25 years were the following members of the Institute:
