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Harris J. Ryan

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American engineer (1866-1934)

United StatesScientistsLived 1866 to 1934 · aged 68
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Harris J. Ryan was an American electrical engineer and a professor first at Cornell University and later at Stanford University. Ryan is known for his significant contributions to high voltage power transmission, for which he received the IEEE Edison Medal.

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Ryan studying high-voltage electricity in 1929Ryan studying high-voltage electricity in 1929

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1925Edison Medal

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Harris J. Ryan was an American electrical engineer and a professor first at Cornell University and later at Stanford University. Ryan is known for his significant contributions to high voltage power transmission, for which he received the IEEE Edison Medal. Ryan was elected to the National Academy of Science in 1920 and served as president of the AIEE during 1923-1924.

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United States
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Scientists
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Scientist
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deceased
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Lived 1866 to 1934 · aged 68
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