John I. Yellott
American scientist (1908–1986) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For his grandfather, politician, lawyer and newspaper publisher, see John I. Yellott (politician).
John Ingle Yellott (October 25, 1908 – December 30, 1986) was an American engineer recognized as a pioneer in passive solar energy, and an inventor with many patents to his credit. In his honor the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Solar Division confers a biannual "John I. Yellott Award" which "recognizes ASME members who have demonstrated sustained leadership within the Solar Energy Division, have a reputation for performing high-quality solar energy research and have made significant contributions to solar engineering through education, state or federal government service or in the private sector."[4]
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John I. Yellott | |
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Born | (1908-10-25)October 25, 1908 Bel Air, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | December 30, 1986(1986-12-30) (aged 78) Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Johns Hopkins University |
Known for | Passive solar technology |
Spouses | |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | John I. Yellott (grandfather) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Solar engineering |
Institutions | Manhattan Project University of Rochester Arizona State University Yellott Solar Laboratories |
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