YUAN REN CHAO - he's founder of modern linguistics in
China whose contributions ranged over the total spectrum of linguistic
inquiry, from highly technical discussions in linguistic theory
to practical texts for language teaching. He was a pivotal figure
in bringing the languages of China to the attention of linguists
the world over, and in opening the doors of western linguistics
to several generations of Chinese scholars. His contributions
made Berkeley one of the two central venues for research in Chinese
linguistics in the U.S. whose goals are to promote and support
academic activities in Chinese linguistics both on the Berkeley
campus and for the community of linguists across the nation.
DEBORAH
CHUNG - invented and patented the "smart cement"
