This oral history series is an important resource for the history of nanotechnology, documenting the lives and careers of key scientists and engineers who shaped and contributed to the contemporary practice of science and technology.
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Oral history interview with Alan G. MacDiarmid
- 2005-Dec-19
This oral history is part of a series supported by the Center for Nanotechnology in Society (CNS), University of California, Santa Barbara, under the National Science Foundation Grant No. SES 0531184. Researchers using…
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Oral history interview with Nadrian C. Seeman
- 2011-Dec-05 – 2011-Dec-06
Nadrian C. Seeman grew up an only child in Highland Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. His father owned a fur store, and his mother had been a teacher. He was inspired by his high school biology teacher to focus on…
- Interviewee Seeman, Nadrian C., 1945-
- Interviewer McCray, W. Patrick
- Sponsor Center for Nanotechnology in Society
- Subject Seeman, Nadrian C., 1945-, Crystallography, DNA--Research, Nanotechnology, Molecular biology, Nanoelectronics, Biologists, RNA--Research
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Oral history interview with R. Stanley Williams
- 2006-Mar-14
R. Stanley Williams begins the interview by discussing his childhood and Sputnik's influence on his decision to study science. Then Williams described his early predisposition towards chemistry and learning from both…
- Interviewee Williams, R. Stanley, 1951-
- Interviewer Mody, Cyrus C. M.
- Sponsor Center for Nanotechnology in Society
- Subject Williams, R. Stanley, 1951-, Chemists, Chemistry, Physical and theoretical, Nanotechnology, Nanostructured materials, Nanostructured materials industry, Nanoelectronics, Nanophotonics, Nanoelectromechanical systems
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Oral history interview with James S. Murday
- 2007-May-29
James S. Murday, at a young age, decided he wanted to be a second Einstein; he wanted to bring important change to the world. In school he always did better in the sciences and math, so he liked them more. He was most…
- Interviewee Murday, James S., 1942-
- Interviewer Mody, Cyrus C. M.
- Sponsor Center for Nanotechnology in Society
- Subject Murday, James S., 1942-, Nuclear magnetic resonance, Solid state physics, Nanoscience, United States. Office of Naval Research, Naval Research Laboratory (U.S.), American Vacuum Society, Nanostructures, United States. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, National Science and Technology Council (U.S.), National Nanotechnology Initiative (U.S.), University of Southern California
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Oral history interview with Mark A. Ratner
- 2006-Apr-07
Mark A. Ratner begins the interview by describing his early connection to science while growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, working at the Harshaw Chemical Company as a high school summer job, and switching between various…
- Interviewee Ratner, Mark A., 1942-
- Interviewer Daemmrich, Arthur, Mody, Cyrus C. M.
- Sponsor Center for Nanotechnology in Society
- Subject Ratner, Mark A., 1942-, Chemists, Nanotechnology, Nanostructured materials industry, Molecular electronics, Nanoelectronics
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Oral history interview with Henry I. Smith
- 2005-Oct-25
Henry I. Smith begins the interview with a description of his childhood in New Jersey, his early aptitude in science, and his decision to pursue the sciences. After obtaining an undergraduate degree at Holy Cross…
- Interviewee Smith, Henry I., 1937-
- Interviewer Mody, Cyrus C. M.
- Sponsor Center for Nanotechnology in Society
- Subject Smith, Henry I., 1937-, X-rays--Diffraction, X-ray lithography, Physicists, Nanotechnology, Nanostructured materials industry, Nanostructured materials
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Oral history interview with Alan J. Heeger
- 2006-Mar-13
- 2006-Mar-16
Alan J. Heeger begins the interview by describing his early decision to attend college and reasons behind changing his major from electrical engineering to mathematics and physics at the University of Nebraska. After…
- Interviewee Heeger, Alan J.
- Interviewer Mody, Cyrus C. M.
- Sponsor Center for Nanotechnology in Society
- Subject Heeger, Alan J., Theoretical physics, University of Pennsylvania, Spin waves--Mathematical models, Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, Université de Genève, Conducting polymers, University of California, Santa Barbara, Physicists, MacDiarmid, Alan G., 1927-2007
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Oral history interview with Paul K. Hansma
- 2006-May-02
- 2006-Aug-07
Paul K. Hansma begins the interview by describing his childhood and early interest in building projects. After obtaining his undergraduate degree from New College, Hansma enrolled in the University of California at…
- Interviewee Hansma, Paul K., 1946-
- Interviewer Mody, Cyrus C. M.
- Sponsor Center for Nanotechnology in Society
- Subject Hansma, Paul K., 1946-, Condensed matter, Scanning tunneling microscopy, Atomic force microscopy, University of California, Santa Barbara, Nanotechnology, Ultrahigh vacuum, Physicists
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Oral history interview with James R. Von Ehr
- 2011-Jan-24
James R. Von Ehr, II, grew up in Grand Rapids and New Buffalo, Michigan, one of three children. His parents did not attend college but emphasized that education was important. Von Ehr's interest in electronics was…
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Oral history interview with Robert Maddin
- 2008-Apr-22
Robert Maddin begins the interview by discussing his childhood and education and early work experiences including his time at Brooklyn College, his B.Sc. in metallurgical engineering, his Dr.Eng in metallurgy at Yale…
- Interviewee Maddin, Robert, 1918-2019
- Interviewer Choi, Hyungsub
- Subject Maddin, Robert, 1918-2019, Chemists, Nanostructured materials industry, University of Pennsylvania, Chemists--Biography, Nanotechnology
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Oral history interview with Louis A. Girifalco
- 2008-Jun-10
Louis A. Girifalco studied applied science at the University of Cincinnati, and did his Ph.D. research on the adhesion of ice to surfaces. The surface science thesis research naturally evolved into solid state physics…
