Genius in America: The Story of C. Harry Knowles, Inventor

( All proceeds from the sale of this book go to the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation, a nonprofit organization with a mission of increasing the number of high-quality high school science and mathematics teachers in the United States.) Is genius in America alive? Meet C. Harry Knowles, inventor. He believes it is. With more than 400 patents, Knowles is one of the nation's most prolific inventors. He spent the better part of 40 years as head of global bar code scanner company Metrologic Instruments, which he founded in 1968. However, his greatest legacy is his effort to improve math and science education through KSTF. Inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Knowles scoffs at anyone calling him a genius. He would rather talk about investing in American genius and shaping our country's future through education.His life's journey provides a personal view of the influence of good teaching and inventive collaboration, along with critical insights into the challenges of founding and growing a business. In addition, "Genius in America" takes the reader on a journey of technological advancements from the transistor to the bar code and beyond and offers hope for the next generation of American ingenuity."Harry Knowles is a pioneer. He was daring, always on the edge of discovery. He shaped an industry. This is a story about a strong individual with the vision to build something from nothing. He believed in and nurtured individuals, not corporations. He had a sense of faith in people. If you failed, you got up." -Tom Perkowski, former Metrologic patent prosecutor."Harry is one of the pre-eminent scientists on the face of the earth....Harry is a patriot to his core. One can identify other successful entrepreneurs who get behind causes that are intended to make the world a better place. Harry wants to make America a better place and maintain its historic position in the world." -Bruce Harrison, attorney and former Metrologic general counsel.