April 2, 1999
Arnold Beckman's Influence on Science Extends From Inventions to Philanthropy
His foundation has awarded more than $300-million, with a focus on biology and chemistry
Arnold O. Beckman has been a chemistry professor, an inventor, a company president, and a philanthropist who has shaped the contemporary scientific landscape. This month, Mr. Beckman will turn 99.
Mr. Beckman was born on April 10, 1900, and his professional life is intertwined with 20th-century history. Credited with being the first inventor
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