Gregorio zara photo and biography summary
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Biography of Gregorio Zara, Inventor of the Videophone
Gregorio Zara (March 8, 1902–October 15, 1978) was a Filipino scientist best known as the inventor of the videophone, the first two-way electronic video communicator, in 1955. All told, he patented 30 devices. His other inventions ranged from an alcohol-powered airplane engine to a solar-powered water heater and stove.
Fast Facts: Gregorio Zara
- Known For: Inventor of the video telephone
- Born: March 8, 1902 in Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines
- Died: October 15, 1978
- Education: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Michigan, Sorbonne University
- Awards and Honors: National Scientist Award (Philippines)
- Spouse: Engracia Arcinas Laconico
- Children: Antonio, Pacita, Josefina, Lourdes
Early Life
Gregorio Zara was born on March 8, 1902, in Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines. He earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a master's in aeronautical engineering (summa cum laude) at the University of Michigan, and a doctorate in physics at Sorbonne University in Paris (summa cum laude with Tres Honorable, the highest graduate student honor).
He returned to the Philippines and became involved in both the government and
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Gregorio y. zara
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Gregorio Zara
Si Gregorio Ynciong Zara (8 Marso 1902 – 15 Oktubre 1978) [1] ay isang Pilipinong inhinyero, pisiko, isang Pambansang Siyentipiko, at imbentor. Siya ay kilala bilang ama ng videoconferencing o ang pagkokomperensiya gamit ang video [2] para sa pag-imbento ng unang dalawahang daan na videophone. [2][3][1] Isa rin siya sa mga naunang inhenyerong aeronawtikal ng bansa na nakaimbento ng makina ng eroplano na tumatakbo sa plain alkohol bilang gasolina. [1] Kabilang sa kanyang iba pang mga kapansin-pansing imbensyon ay kinabibilangan ng water heater na pinapagana ng enerhiyang solar, [1][4] ang pagtuklas ng pisikal na batas ng electrical kinetic resistance na tinatawag na epektong Zara, [4][2], at isang propeller-cutting machine, [4] bukod sa iba pa.
Gantimpala
[baguhin | baguhin ang wikitext]Dahil ito binigyan siya ng parangal tulad ng Presidential Diploma of Merit (1959), Distinguished Service Medal, Presidential Gold Medal and Diploma of Honor for Science and Research, at Cultural Heritage Award for Science Education and Aero Engineering noong 1966.
Personal na Buhay
[baguhin | baguhin ang wikitext]Ipinanganak noong Marso 8, 1902