George Edward Alcorn - Imaging X-ray Spectrometer Inventor


George Edward Alcorn Jr.

March 22, 1940

George Alcorn was deeply rooted in science with over 20 inventions not all patented. He is a physicist, engineer, inventor, and professor. George graduated from Occidental College in Los Angeles, CA with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics. He received a full-tuition scholarship. He moved on to acquiring a Master of Science Degree in Nuclear Physics from Howard University. He continued at Howard University to obtain a PhD in Molecular and Atomic Physics.

He was a research engineer for the Space Division of North American Rockwell. He took part in computer analysis of launch trajectories and orbital mechanics for Rockwell missiles. He made his path through this industry from senior scientist for Philco-Ford, senior physicist for Perker-Elmer, advisory engineer for IBM Corporation, as well as working his way up to full professor at his alma mater.

In 1978, George joined NASA. He invented an imaging x-ray spectrometer using thermomigration of aluminium and received a patent for it in 1984. He was awarded the NASA/GSFC Inventor of the Year Award for his efforts regarding imaging x-ray spectrometer. He was also awarded NASA-EEO medal for recruiting minority and women scientist and engineers in initiating research programs.

George gives back to his community through Saturday Academy developed for 6th-8th grade students aimed to broaden math and science training, working with Meyerhoff Foundation providing inspiration and contribution stimulating African American males who are intrigued by doctorates in science and engineering.

Source: George Edward Alcorn, Jr.: inventor - Black History Month 2023

              George Edward Alcorn Jr. - Wikipedia

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