Brief summary of Hall's inventions and contributions to science.

The National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) recognizes the enduring legacies of exceptional U.S. patent holders. Inventors not only create new inventions, but they can create new industries that employ millions of people. Their...

Learn about Bernie Stene and Lional Desmarais's "Rail Mount Plowing System", a method to lay thousands of kilometres of the cable without disrupting railway traffic.

Learn about the "Vertec grain dryer" invented by George Daugela, member of the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame.

Learn about the cutting edge inventions being brought about by teens at Stanford University's bioengineering boot camp for high school students.

This illustrated feature from the American Experience Web site highlights the frequently forgotten inventors of several useful, innovative technologies.

Inventing isn't just about coming up with a great idea; that's the easy part! There's also the matter of turning an idea into a product that sells enough to recoup the cost of putting it on the market. And there's the ever-present...

Discover the contributions of several women inventors. Did you know a woman invented the Kevlar Vest? Teacher resources available for download.

A brief recounting of the influx of inventions in the late 19th century that flooded the market. Of particular interest is the description of the use of hot air balloons.

A very complete biography of African-American inventor, Jan Matzeliger, who developed the shoe-lasting machine. Read about the development of his invention, and see pictures of the machine and the patent drawing.

An extensive look at the inventor, Lewis Latimer, from the Thomas Edison Papers at Rutgers University. Read essays about his life and inventions, the culture in Boston which encouraged his work, and his life outside his inventions. A...

Classroom activities, interactive experiments, timelines, and other artifacts that celebrate the Wright brothers' first flight.

Biography of Helen Free, detailing her life as a chemist and inventor who developed many products for consumer use, including a convenient at-home glocose level test.

Peter Jacobs invented many interesting items in his life, including the famous 'Jaycopter'. Explore this site by the Heritage Community Foundation to find out more about Peter Jacobs and his inventions.

Learn about Alex Taylor--Edmonton's first telegrapher, meteorologist, lightning manipulator and timekeeper--who is most widely know as being the father of Edmonton's telephone system.

Learn about Ed Adams and his invention of 'Mobile Gas Tank Leak Testing Technology'.

Read about James Gosling who is widely known for his invention of Oak, the precursor to Java, which was the first general purpose programming language.

Learn about the "hoe-rake" invented by Frances Kallal, who was one of the few women innovators from the early 20th century.

Raw Dog Food--invented by Dean and Tracey Ricard--is highlighted on this site by the Heritage Community Foundation.

Learn about Fredrick von Engelhardt and his invention of extremely efficient as well as environmentally conscious, ceramic bricks.

The transportation of coal through a pipeline was developed by Norbert Berkowitz. His biography and discovery are highlighted on this site by the Heritage Community Foundation.

Read about Reg Hunt and the first powered flight in Alberta.

John and Nicholas Boychuk invented the "Boychuk Stooker" which has been called one of the greatest labour-saving devices created. Read about the Boychuck Brothers and their invention on this site by the Heritage Community Foundation.

Read about Frank Van Slyke and the "Van Slyke plough" which was very influential in the Red Deer area.