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Adelbert von Chamisso (Louis Charles Adélaïde de Chamissot, 1781–1838), German botanist, whose most important contribution was the description of many Mexican trees; Juliana Chan, Singaporean biologist and science communicator; Britton Chance (1913–2010), American biochemist, inventor of the stopped-flow method
The following is a list of notable microbiologists who have made significant contributions to the study of microorganisms. Many of those listed have received a Nobel Prize for their contributions to the field of microbiology. The others are typically considered historical figures whose work in microbiology had a notable impact in the field.
For systemic use of experimentation in science and contributions to scientific method, physics and observational astronomy. The work of Principia by Newton, who also refined the scientific method, and who is widely regarded as the most important figure of the Scientific Revolution. [4] [5] Science (ancient) Thales (c. 624/623 – c. 548/545 BC ...
First woman soil scientist officially assigned in the field for NRCS Vera A. Baltz: 1866–1943 Russia One of the first female soil scientists in Russia Percy Edgar Brown: 1885–1937: USA: Johan Bouma: 1940– Netherlands: John Catt: 1939–2017: UK: Paleopedologist George Nelson Coffey: 1875–1967: USA: Pioneer of American soil ...
List of African educators, scientists and scholars; List of Argentine scientists; List of Armenian scientists and philosophers. List of African-American inventors and scientists; List of Arab scientists and scholars; List of Austrian scientists; List of Azerbaijani scientists and philosophers; List of Brazilian scientists; List of Bangladeshi ...
Michael Stebbins, US geneticist, science writer, editor and activist; Emmy Stein (1879–1954), German botanist and geneticist; Charles M. Steinberg (1932-1999), US geneticist, fundamental contributions to bacterial virus genetics and antibody diversity; Joan A. Steitz (born 1941), US molecular biologist, pioneering studies of snRNAs and snRNPs ...
German scientist at the University of Giessen who made major contributions to agricultural and biological chemistry; one of the founders of organic chemistry. Hans Lineweaver (1907–2009). American physical chemist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, known mainly for popularizing the double-reciprocal plot. Anthony William Linnane FRS (1930 ...
Some scientists have a desire to apply scientific knowledge for the benefit of people's health, the nations, the world, nature, or industries (academic scientist and industrial scientist). Scientists tend to be less motivated by direct financial reward for their work than other careers.