John J. Carty
John Joseph Carty (April 14, 1861 – December 27, 1932) was an American electrical engineer and a major contributor to the development of telephone wires and related technology. He was a recipient of the Edison Medal. As Chief Engineer of AT&T, he was instrumental in the development of the first transcontinental telephone line.[1] Carty was president of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers from 1915 to 1916.
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Born | April 14, 1861 |
Died | December 27, 1932 71) | (aged
Nationality | American |
Awards | Edward Longstreth Medal (1905) Franklin Medal (1916) IEEE Edison Medal (1917) John Fritz Medal (1928) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Electrical engineering |
Honors
- Edward Longstreth Medal of the Franklin Institute (1905)[2]
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1915)[3]
- IEEE Edison Medal (1917)
- Franklin Medal of the Franklin Institute (1916)[4]
- John J. Carty Award of the National Academy of Sciences (1932)(inaugural)[5]
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References
- "John J. Carty". IEEE Global History Network. IEEE. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
- "Franklin Laureate Database - Edward Longstreth Medal 1905 Laureates". Franklin Institute. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved November 17, 2011.
- "Book of Members, 1780-2010: Chapter C" (PDF). American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
- "Franklin Laureate Database - Franklin Medal 1916 Laureates". Franklin Institute. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved November 17, 2011.
- "John J. Carty Award for the Advancement of Science". National Academy of Sciences. Archived from the original on 29 December 2010. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
External links
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- Works by or about John J. Carty at Internet Archive
- Carty Award
- The short film A CONTINENT IS BRIDGED (Reel 1 of 4) (1940) is available for free download at the Internet Archive
- National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoir
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