Albert Einstein¶
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
Profile¶
- Known for: Theory of Relativity, E = mc²
- Field: Science, Physics
- Born: 1879
- Nationality: German, American
Why They're in the Hall of Fame¶
(A deeper dive into why Albert Einstein is inspiring to you.)
Key Accomplishments¶
- 1905: Published four groundbreaking papers, including on the photoelectric effect and special relativity (his "annus mirabilis").
- 1915: Completed his theory of general relativity.
- 1921: Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his explanation of the photoelectric effect.