Science
- Carl H. Brans, '57, Physicist and co-developer of Brans-Dicke scalar-tensor theory of gravitation.
- Dr. Gregory R. Choppin, ’49, discoverer of Element Md 101-Mendelevium, chemistry professor at Florida State University
- Dr. Susan Plaeger, '71, Leading scientist in the field of HIV/AIDS, Branch Chief, Pathogenesis and Basic Research, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Division of HIV/AIDS (DAIDS).
- Donald Wetzel, '51, inventor of the Automatic Teller Machine.
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