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John George Trump (August 21, 1907 – February 21, 1985) was an American electrical engineer, inventor and physicist. A professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 1936 to 1973, he was a recipient of the National Medal of Science and a member of the National Academy of Engineering .
Apr 8, 2016 · The scientist operating the device was John G. Trump, a professor of engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Trump was working the controls and explaining how high-speed...
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Mar 12, 2020 · First, a basic fact check: Yes, Dr. John Trump was the president’s uncle, and he did teach at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for more than 40 years.
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A profile of John Trump, Donald’s accomplished scientist uncle. The MIT professor made his mark on high-voltage generators, World War II radars, and cancer therapy. His cerebral, collaborative approach to his work stands in striking contrast to his nephew’s brash presidential campaign. Editor’s note: An updated version of this article was ...
Person summary. Pioneer in the use of high-voltage energy; Department of Electrical Engineering: Research Associate 1933-1936; Faculty 1936-1980; Professor Emeritus and Senior Lecturer 1980-1985; Director, High Voltage Research Laboratory 1952-1980; Radiation Laboratory: Head of Field Service 1942-1945.