Irving Langmuir, Scientist

The author of this article, under whom Dr. Langmuir made his start in research work, is also an outstanding figure in American science. Dr. Whitney, whose training was in chemistry, was from 1900 to 1932 director of tho research laboratory of the General Electric Company at Schenectady, N. Y., and since 1928 he has been vice president of the company in charge of research. He has also been long connected with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has taken part in numerous scientific and technological activities and has been awarded many honors and distinctions for his achievements.