James S. Olson historian He served as history chair at Sam Houston State University. He has authored a number of books, discussing such subjects as cancer, sports, war, and John Wayne. He has won a number of awards for his efforts. He served as an area authority...
Jane Nelsen psychologist She is a licensed marriage, family and child counselor in South Jordan, Utah and San Clemente, California. She is the author and coauthor of the Positive Discipline books (which the webmaster highly recommends). She has a doctorate degree in...
Joseph F. Merrill (1869 – 1952) physicist He received a Ph.D. in physics from Johns Hopkins University in 1899. He was a professor of engineering at the University of Utah. Source: Famous LDS...
Dr. John S. Lewis space scientist He has research interests in the applications of chemistry to planetary sciences and space development. He joined the Church in Boston while teaching at MIT. His books include: Books: Worlds Without End: The Exploration of Planets...
Steve Jones physicist He is a professor of physics at BYU and gained recognition during he cold fusion controversy of the early 1990’s. His claims were much more modest than those of the University of Utah, and he is still well respected in the field. Source:...
H. Tracy Hall chemist He developed the tetrahedron press and was the first to produce synthetic diamonds. Source: Famous LDS Scientists Born in Ogden, Utah, and raised a Mormon in rural Marriott, Hall was a bookish child whose ambition was to follow in the footsteps...
