Roger Sperry
American neuroscientist
1913 — 1994
Quick Facts
Profession
American neuroscientist
Born
August 20, 1913
Died
1994 (age ~81)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
physician, psychologist, neurologist
United StatesBorn in HartfordDied in Pasadena
1913
Born in Hartford (1913-08-20)
1969
AwardHoward Crosby Warren Medal
1971
AwardAPA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology
1976
AwardForeign Member of the Royal Society
1976
AwardKarl Spencer Lashley Award
1979
AwardWolf Prize in Medicine
About
Roger Wolcott Sperry was an American neuropsychologist, neurobiologist, cognitive neuroscientist, and Nobel laureate who, together with David H. Hubel and Torsten Nils Wiesel, won the 1981 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his work with split-brain research. A Review of General Psychology survey, published in 2002, ranked Sperry as the 44th most cited psychologist of the 20th century.
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Who is Roger Sperry?+
Roger Wolcott Sperry was an American neuropsychologist, neurobiologist, cognitive neuroscientist, and Nobel laureate who, together with David H. Hubel and Torsten Nils Wiesel, won the 1981 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his work with split-brain research. A Review of General Psychology survey, publishe
What does the name Roger mean?+
The name Roger means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.". It is of English origin.
When was Roger Sperry born?+
Roger Sperry was born on August 20, 1913.
When did Roger Sperry die?+
Roger Sperry died in 1994, at approximately 81 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.
The name Roger is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Roger — August 20, 1913
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Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
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Diligent, dependable, strong
Water · Yin
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4 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
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Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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You made me understand something I thought was beyond me.
— a curious mind
Built on your work. Hope I did it justice.
— a researcher
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