Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922)

Alexander Graham Bell was the inventor of one of the most important pieces of technology of our time: the telephone. In 1873, Bell began researching methods to send several telegraph messages simultaneously over a single wire. That idea is what led to Bell’s invention of the telephone.  On March 7, 1876, the Patent Office awarded Bell what is said to be one of the most-valuable patents in history.

Elias Howe (1819–1867)

In 1846, Elias Howe invented, built and patented the world's first sewing machine. The invention of the sewing machine changed the world by completely revolutionizing the fashion industry by making it easier and faster to sew clothing. Before the sewing machine was invented, it took 14 hours and 26 minutes to make a Gentleman's shirt by hand. Using the sewing machine, the time was reduced to 1 hour and 16 minutes.

Fun Fact: In 2004, Elias Howe was added to United States National Hall of Fame for his great invention!

Thomas Alva Edison ( 1847 - 1931 )

   Despite deafness from an early age and a limited formal education, Edison became one of the nation's most prolific pioneers. In his 84 years, Edison, also known as Wizard of Menlo Park, created the world's first industrial research laboratory in 1876 and acquire a record number of 1,093 patents. Edison developed and innovated the electric light, phonograph, motion pictures, and other phenomenal creations. His innovation of the first commercially practical incandescent light bulb revolutionize indoor lighting and forever distinguish light from fire.

"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."

                                                                                              - Thomas Edison

The Wright Brothers ( 1867 - 1948 )

Wilbur and Orville Wright invented and built the first operating airplane. In 1900-1902, the Wright Brothers invented and modified the Wright Glider, the world's first fully controllable aircraft, and tested it as a kite at Kitty Hawk. By December 17, 1903, the brothers made four brief flights at Kitty Hawk with their first powered aircraft thus marking 1903 the year that the Wright Brothers invented the first successful man controlled flight. Through unsuccessful attempts, the Wright Brothers never gave up and their invention paved the way for future air and space technology. 

"Although Wilbur died before he could see how their creation changed the world, Orville saw airplanes drop atomic bombs on two Japanese cities." - ABC-CLIO

Humphry Davy ( 1778 - 1829 )

Humphry davy was a self taught scientist that had discovered new elements and had created the first lightbulb. Humphry created the lightbulb in 1879. While creating the first lightbulb, humphry realized that in order to have electricity a chemical reaction needs to occur. His research with earth elements lead to them being recognized as oxides which in turn challenged Lavoisier’s theory.