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W. Harry Vaughan
Founder of Georgia Tech Research Institute.
W. Harry Vaughan founded the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station.
Overview
- Role
- Founder
- Based in
- Atlanta, GA
- Prior experience
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Frequently asked
- Who is W. Harry Vaughan?
- W. Harry Vaughan founded the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station.
- What is W. Harry Vaughan's role?
- W. Harry Vaughan is Founder, based in Atlanta, GA.
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W. Harry Vaughan proposed the Engineering Experiment Station in 1929 and was named its first director when it opened with $5,000 in funding in April 1934 — the origin of today's Georgia Tech Research Institute.
GTRI Historical Archive, Georgia Tech: W. Harry VaughanVerified2026-07-20 - 2
W. Harry Vaughan biography confirming dates (1900-1993) and founding role.
Wikipedia: W. Harry VaughanVerified2026-07-20