Robert Kennedy Duncan Plaque

Description

Creator: Corporation of the City of Brantford
Media Type: Image
Item Type: Plaques
Inscriptions: Robert Kennedy Duncan
1868 - 1914
Born in Brantford and receiving his early education here and in Mitchell, Ontario, Duncan was graduated in 1891 from University of Toronto with first class honours in Chemistry and Physics. Pursuing advanced studies in Europe and the United States, he received an Honorary Degree of Sc. D in 1913 from Pittsburgh University.
His brilliant conception of creating Industrial Fellowships to solve the problems of industry was successfully tested at University of Kansas and was later espoused by Andrew and Richard Mellon, bankers and philanthropists, who provided funds to establish Mellon Institute of Research at Pittsburgh where technicians (Fellows) sent by Industry could benefit from modern facilities and qualified staff.
Dr. Duncan was thus the Founder of the Mellon Institute and its first Director.
His graphic books and articles on science are still remembered and consulted.
Place of Publication: Brantford
Date of Publication: 2020
Subject(s): City of Brantford
Brantford - History
Language of Item: English
Copyright Statement: Public domain: Copyright has expired according to Canadian law. No restrictions on use.
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