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George Washington Pierce
George Washington Pierce (January 11, 1872 – August 25, 1956) was an American physicist. He was a professor of physics at Harvard University and inventor in the development of electronic telecommunications. The son of a Texas cattle rancher, he distinguished himself in school at Taylor, Texas, Taylor and in the University of Texas before beginning his enduring relationship with Harvard in 1898. He wrote three innovative texts, many learned papers, and was assigned 53 patents. The most notable is the single-stage crystal oscillator circuit, which became the touchstone of the electronics communication art. Süsskind says that he was "an exceedingly warm and droll individual, much revered by his students." Biography Youth G. W. Pierce was born January 11, 1872, in Webberville, Texas. He frequently recalled in later life “drawing water with leaky buckets from deep wells for thirsty mules” as a prod that motivated his intensity in study. At the University of Texas he had Alexan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Webberville, Texas
Webberville is a village in Travis County, Texas (USA). Its population was 392, according to a 2010 census estimate. Comprising settlements dating back to 1827, Webber's Prairie was formally established by retired physician John Ferdinand Webber in 1839. Webber's Prairie was renamed Webberville in 1853, and was incorporated as a Village in February 2003. In December 2011, the new Webberville Solar Farm began generating solar energy with Gemini Solar Development Company for Austin Energy. In 2009, the two companies signed a 25-year contract. The 30 megawatt solar farm is expected to generate 1.4 billion kWh of electricity over 25 years. Geography Webberville is located at (30.226071, –97.499593). The CDP has a total area of , all land. Demographics Education The Del Valle Independent School District serves area students. Joseph Gilbert Elementary School serves the community. Students are also zoned to Dailey Middle School, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |