Stanley D. Stookey

(1915- ) born at Hay springs, Sheridan County. Research chemist, directed fundamental chemical research at Corning Glass Works, his invention of glass ceramics revolutionized kitchens in American homes and impacted development of eyeglasses, defense systems, and electronics; held or co-held over 60 patents, and authored or co-authored almost 30 papers; recipient of many awards for creativity, and elected to National Academy of Engineering in 1977. Consult Chemical & Engineering News, Vol 49 (February 8, 1971) 59 and American Ceramic Society Bulletin, March 2000, pp. 34-39 and S. Donald Stookey, Explorations in Glass (American Ceramic Society, 2000) and American Men & Women of Science, Vol 6 (2003) 1026.

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