Profiles of selected African-American inventors of the 20th century.

Brief biography of the co-inventor, with Jack Kilby, of the integrated circuit.

Profile of the Swedish-born inventor of the High-Frequency Alternator Radio.

Profile of the inventor of the sewing machine; born in Spencer, Massachusetts.

Profile, career, and background history on the sport's inventor. From the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Physicist and inventor. Provides brief biography, patent list, curriculum vitae and illustrations.

Browsable and searchable collection of short, yet scholarly biographies geared toward students.

Resource to research famous inventors, including timelines and sections on women, African American, Native American, Chinese and Hispanic groups.

Short profiles of men and women who are changing life today. From the Smithsonian.

Offers a biography and history.