Nikola Pašić

The great inventor Thomas Alva Edison is credited for the creation of the phonograph, the movie camera, and one of the most useful and life altering inventions that sparked the innovation of the technology used to this day. There is no doubt that Edison was brilliant and excelled at what he did. However, there is one major misconception that is associated with him, and that is he is the sole inventor of the light bulb. From a young age, people are taught that everything from the idea to the…

The Tesla Coil is a very enthralling invention created by Nikola Tesla in 1891. The high voltage, high frequency output of the amazing machine can cause strange effects in all sorts of materials. Though not a well known invention, the Tesla Coil plays a gigantic role in television and radio today. How does it work? What materials are used to make it? How can it be used today? And overall who was Nikola Tesla? The Tesla Coil is comprised of the following materials: a chassis, frame, cabinet or…

Nikola Tesla "The spread of civilization may be likened to a fire; first a feeble spark, next a flickering flame, then a mighty blaze, ever-increasing in speed and power." Nikola Tesla is considered the father of the electric age. From the alternating current to neon signs, his inventions revolutionized the world. He had over 250 patents throughout the world. Nikola Tesla was born in Smiljan, Croatia on July 10th , 1856. He was born to Milutin Tesla and Đuka Mandic. His father was a Serbian…

He might not be a superman that can fly and invisible from any attacks, or he might not be like Einstein with an extraordinary brain and an extreme IQ that able to create a new level of knowledge for human. He is just an ordinary person, but his invention has changed all of us, especially the American people. His product has made us willing to wait in front of the store for hours and hours, and even days before it is available. Moreover, it can makes us to keep waiting and curious about his new…

I am writing to apply for Tesla’s sustainability internship program offered this summer. As a junior at the SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University, I am interested in furthering my knowledge and experience in sustainability. Given the opportunity, I believe that contributing to the continuing sustainable efforts of Tesla in minimizing our negative environmental and social impacts will allow me to fortify my abilities in sustainability. Moreover, I look forward to researching and…

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Thomas Edison said this during his experiments. On February 11, 1847 in Milan, Ohio, the most influential person was born: Thomas Edison. He invented important things, affected everyone around the world, and lived an extraordinary life. Thomas Edison invented some of life’s essential items. One of his most important inventions was the long-lasting light bulb. Although he his known for inventing the light-bulb, 23 others before him…

Eli Whitney Have you ever heard of the cotton gin? This might even be one of the greatest inventions in history. Not only is the cotton gin famous, the creator is too. Eli Whitney, a great inventor, revolutionized cotton production through the invention of the cotton gin. Eli Whitney December 0,8 1765 one of the greatest inventors was born.Eli whitney is the son of Eli and elizabeth whitney.” Eli's father died when he was only four years old.”( Dictionary of American Biography, Charles…

Thomas Edison is an amazing inventor that helped to change our lives forever. Known for inventing the lightbulb, this was not his only invention and in fact it wasn’t solely his either. Thomas Alva Edison is known as a famous American invertor and entrepreneur. He was born in Milan, Ohio, on February 11th, 1847. Al, as he was known, was the last of seven children and he did not learn to speak until was 4 years old. Growing up, after he learned to speak, Al would ask every adult he could to…

Elon Musk is, from my point of view, one of the most important character in my generation. He created Tesla, a company that develops electrics cars, Paypal, a intelligent and useful way to pay by internet. He also created Zip2, a program that he define as a primitive Google Maps that meets Yelp. The most important of all his projects is SpaceX. This company/project is suppose one day to help the human race to move on Mars. He also developed SolarCity, a company that produce solar panels so they…

There have been many brilliant men and women who have been able to change the way we live our lives. These innovators were able to create an original idea, develop it, and apply it to our daily lifestyle. Thomas Alva Edison is one of these remarkable individuals. Edison is known for many of his inventions ranging from the phonograph to an industrialized electrical system; but I believe that Edison’s greatest invention is one that we still use in our daily lives, the incandescent light bulb. This…