Memorial Page for Ruth Rogan Benerito
Jan 12, 1916 – Oct 5, 2013(97 years)Died in:Metairie, Jefferson Parish
American scientist and inventor
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Ruth R. Benerito (* January 12, 1916 in New Orleans; † October 5, 2013 in Metairie) was an american scientist and inventor. She was 97 years old. Her education included Tulane University of Louisiana and University of Chicago. Her awards include Garvan–Olin Medal, National Inventors Hall of Fame and Lemelson–MIT Prize.
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5 EventsBorn in New Orleans, Orleans County
1916Garvan–Olin Medal
1970Lemelson–MIT Prize
2002National Inventors Hall of Fame
2008Died in Metairie, Jefferson Parish
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Ruth Rogan Benerito. Forever remembered.