His work led to practical electric lighting and audio recording.

His innovations shaped the power grid and modern electronics.

Won the Nobel Prize for revolutionizing digital electronics.

Changed the way we communicate forever.

Won the Nobel Prize for his transistor invention.

Also invented the first compiler for a computer programming lanquage.

Invented by John Bardeen at Bell Labs.

Created by Jack Kilby. Enabled the miniaturization of electronic devices.

Created by Nick holoyak. Transformed lighting and displays with energy-efficient, long-lasting light sources used in everything from indicators to room lighting.

Created by Federico Faggin. Created the 'brain' of modern computers, enabling powerful computing in small devices and revolutionizing countless industries.

Created by George Heilmeier. Made flat-panel displays possible, replacing bulky cathode ray tubes and enabling laptops, smartphones, and modern TVs.

Created by John Goodenough. Provided high energy density, rechargeable power for portable electronics, enabling the mobile revolution and electric vehicles.