Eugene McDermott
Eugene McDermott (February 12, 1899 in Brooklyn, New York - August 23, 1973 in Dallas, Texas) was an engineer and geophysicist who co-founded Geophysical Service Incorporated (GSI) in 1930 and later its parent company Texas Instruments in 1951. One of his most widely acclaimed early patented inventions enabled oil exploration equipment that used reflection seismographs to map underground rock strata using sound wave technology, a method still widely used today in oil exploration. Other inventions ranged from geochemical applications to antisubmarine warfare, often focusing on the use of sonar.
Eugene McDermott | |
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| Born | February 12, 1899 |
| Died | August 23, 1973 (aged 74) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | 1919 Stevens Institute BSME 1925 Columbia MA Physics |
| Occupation(s) | Petroleum geophysicist, Engineer, Electronics corporate executive |
| Known for | Co-founder of Texas Instruments |
| Spouse | Milam (Margaret) |
| Children | Daughter |
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