Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Person
|
| gptkbp:academic_advisor |
gptkb:William_James
gptkb:Johns_Hopkins_University |
| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:University_of_Virginia
|
| gptkbp:awards |
Honorary degrees from various institutions
|
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1804-12-07
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:George_Rogers
gptkb:William_Rogers gptkb:Edward_Rogers |
| gptkbp:contribution |
Promotion of research in higher education
Development of the laboratory system in education |
| gptkbp:death_date |
1882-12-30
|
| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:Physics
Geology |
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Massachusetts_Institute_of_Technology
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
William Barton Rogers
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Higher education policies
Future generations of scientists The establishment of research universities Scientific research methodologies The role of science in society The development of educational standards Engineering education in the U. S. MIT's educational philosophy The advancement of public understanding of science The development of technical education in America The establishment of engineering schools The establishment of graduate education programs The establishment of professional societies The establishment of science as a profession The evolution of academic curricula The importance of practical training in education The integration of research and teaching The promotion of innovation in education The promotion of interdisciplinary studies The promotion of scientific literacy The relationship between education and industry The integration of science and technology in education The development of educational policies in science and technology |
| gptkbp:known_for |
Advocating for scientific education
Founding Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Advancement of engineering disciplines
MIT's commitment to science and technology |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
|
| gptkbp:notable_students |
gptkb:William_H._Pickering
gptkb:Richard_C._Tolman gptkb:Charles_Francis_Adams_III gptkb:Robert_H._Goddard gptkb:George_W._Beadle |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Scientist
gptkb:educators |
| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
gptkb:Philadelphia,_Pennsylvania
|
| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:Cambridge,_Massachusetts
|
| gptkbp:position_held |
gptkb:President_of_MIT
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mary_Rogers
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Mount_Rogers
gptkb:President_of_MIT |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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