Inventors And Inventions

The Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences ALSC
This page, sponsored by the Louisiana State University libraries, lists inventors in science and engineering. Links to inventors are in alphabetical order or order by profession. Profiles include vital information, a list of accomplishments, and a list of books published. Women scientists are also included.
https://webfiles.uci.edu/mcbrown/display/faces.html

The Invention Dimension! ALSC
The Inventor of the Week Archives lists inventors alphabetically. Each biographical sketch gives the history of the inventor's career. This site has some of the more recent inventors and inventions, such as the Snugli baby carrier and the Self-Cleaning House.
http://web.mit.edu/invent/

The National Inventors Hall of Fame ALSC
Learn about this organization and its members - some of the most creative people in history. Inventors are listed alphabetically and by induction date. Biographical sketches include a picture, patent numbers, and a short history of the inventor's career.
http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/1_0_0_hall_of_fame.asp