Sam Schankler and Stan, circa 1946. Sam worked with Stan on the Benjamin lathe and later at ECD.
Sam Schankler and Stan, circa 1946. Sam worked with Stan on the Benjamin lathe and later at ECD.
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101_0661
Another character drawn during a meeting
Another character drawn during a meeting
Some of the famous Stan's characters.
Some of the famous Stan's characters.
Stan & Iris hiking (~1960)
Stan & Iris hiking (~1960)
self-portrait (1960)
self-portrait (1960)
Power, oil on paper by Stan Ovshinsky
Power, oil on paper by Stan Ovshinsky
Sacco_Vanzetti by Stan Ovshinski, oil on paper
Sacco_Vanzetti by Stan Ovshinski, oil on paper
Stan & Norma lower left circa 1946
Stan & Norma lower left circa 1946
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StanOvshinsky(REDI-1995)_4
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StanOvshinsky(REDI-1995)_3
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StanOvshinsky(REDI-1995)_2
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StanOvshinsky(REDI-1995)_1
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StanOvshinsky(REDI-1995)_5
The 2012 Hans Bethe Award ( see story ): Slide # 1: Stan was doing hydrogen fuel cell experiments in 1960. From early on, he considered hydrogen as the ultimate fuel.
The 2012 Hans Bethe Award ( see story ): Slide # 1: Stan was doing hydrogen fuel cell experiments in 1960. From early on, he considered hydrogen as the ultimate fuel.
Hans Bethe Award: Slide # 2: This is his hydrogen hybrid vehicle program using metal hydride to store hydrogen onboard vehicles. This illustrated his system approach – from developing material, to design and test the hydrogen storage vessels, to vehicle i
Hans Bethe Award: Slide # 2: This is his hydrogen hybrid vehicle program using metal hydride to store hydrogen onboard vehicles. This illustrated his system approach – from developing material, to design and test the hydrogen storage vessels, to vehicle i
Hans Bethe Award: Slide # 3: The same approach was used for the NiMH battery program, from material, to battery cell, to modules, to pack, to vehicle integration.
Hans Bethe Award: Slide # 3: The same approach was used for the NiMH battery program, from material, to battery cell, to modules, to pack, to vehicle integration.
Hans Bethe Award: Slide # 4: This shows his roll to roll photovoltaic manufacturing machine. He said it looks like a cathedral.
Hans Bethe Award: Slide # 4: This shows his roll to roll photovoltaic manufacturing machine. He said it looks like a cathedral.
Hans Bethe Award: Slide # 5: Six rolls of the stainless substrate were loaded into the machine simultaneously. Each deposition cycle produces 9 miles of coated PV films. Here shows the roll of finished product and the installation of the product on the r
Hans Bethe Award: Slide # 5: Six rolls of the stainless substrate were loaded into the machine simultaneously. Each deposition cycle produces 9 miles of coated PV films. Here shows the roll of finished product and the installation of the product on the r
Hans Bethe Award: Slide # 6: The photovoltaic panel on the roof.
Hans Bethe Award: Slide # 6: The photovoltaic panel on the roof.
European\Phase Change and Ovonics Symposium 2007 in Zermatt
European\Phase Change and Ovonics Symposium 2007 in Zermatt
Dr. Tadashi Sasaki, Dr. Zvi Yaniv visiting Stan after Iris passed away. We presented to Stan a symbolic painting showing an iris that fell on the table from the bouquet of flowers in the vase
Dr. Tadashi Sasaki, Dr. Zvi Yaniv visiting Stan after Iris passed away. We presented to Stan a symbolic painting showing an iris that fell on the table from the bouquet of flowers in the vase
Stan, the chairman of the board, and Zvi Yaniv, the president of OIS Optical Imaging Systems, after going public in 1986
Stan, the chairman of the board, and Zvi Yaniv, the president of OIS Optical Imaging Systems, after going public in 1986
Rose and Stan Ovshinsky visiting Texas in 2009 with the occasion of the Nanotechnology Symposium I organized (in the center). Near me with the “V” sign there is Dr. Tadashi Sasaki, the founder of the modern Sharp Corporation and a close friend of Stan. St
Rose and Stan Ovshinsky visiting Texas in 2009 with the occasion of the Nanotechnology Symposium I organized (in the center). Near me with the “V” sign there is Dr. Tadashi Sasaki, the founder of the modern Sharp Corporation and a close friend of Stan. St
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20090706131636151_0002e
Energy and Information coin
Energy and Information coin
Discussion at EPCOS2007, Zermatt, Switzerland
Discussion at EPCOS2007, Zermatt, Switzerland
Stan's invited lecture at EPCOS conference, Milano 2010.
Stan's invited lecture at EPCOS conference, Milano 2010.
EPCOS conference, Milano 2010 (A. Kolobov)
EPCOS conference, Milano 2010 (A. Kolobov)
EPCOS conference, Milano 2010 (T. Wagner)
EPCOS conference, Milano 2010 (T. Wagner)
Dinner with Family 5.25.09 002
Dinner with Family 5.25.09 002
The ECD family
The ECD family
Stan and Iris with Michael Mansfield and Edwin O. Reischauer at a Japan ECD event at the Hotel Okura, Tokyo
Stan and Iris with Michael Mansfield and Edwin O. Reischauer at a Japan ECD event at the Hotel Okura, Tokyo
Stan and Iris visiting a tea house in Kyoto
Stan and Iris visiting a tea house in Kyoto
Stan and Iris with Momoko, Joi, and Mimi
Stan and Iris with Momoko, Joi, and Mimi
Stan and Masat Izu in Montreal
Stan and Masat Izu in Montreal
Joi Ito sneaking a glass of wine with Stan?
Joi Ito sneaking a glass of wine with Stan?
Stan and Iris visiting Iwate Japan, with Tsuru Ito and students from the girls' school
Stan and Iris visiting Iwate Japan, with Tsuru Ito and students from the girls' school
Stan with Momoko Ito and former Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka and Congressman Ichiro Ozawa
Stan with Momoko Ito and former Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka and Congressman Ichiro Ozawa
Esther and Stan
Esther and Stan
Stan at Workmen's Circle in Oak Park, Michigan, 2006.
Stan at Workmen's Circle in Oak Park, Michigan, 2006.
Subhash and Stan at EPS
Subhash and Stan at EPS
Subhash, Stan, Fabio and Rosa at EPS
Subhash, Stan, Fabio and Rosa at EPS
Stan and Fabio
Stan and Fabio
THANK YOU Angelo and Roger for everything.
THANK YOU Angelo and Roger for everything.
Doris and Stan, summer 2012. THANK YOU Doris.
Doris and Stan, summer 2012. THANK YOU Doris.
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Stan and Pablo, 2012
Stan and Pablo, 2012
Stan and Rosa at the Voltaix 25 Year Founder's Dinner - May 2011
Stan and Rosa at the Voltaix 25 Year Founder's Dinner - May 2011
Irina became a close member of the family for the last five years.
Irina became a close member of the family for the last five years.
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StanOvshinsky
Stan and Iris
Stan and Iris
Stan and civil rights hero Rosa Parks in Detroit.
Stan and civil rights hero Rosa Parks in Detroit.
Stan & Family in Akron 1934 left to right: brother Herb, father Ben, sister Mashie, mother Bertha and Stan
Stan & Family in Akron 1934 left to right: brother Herb, father Ben, sister Mashie, mother Bertha and Stan
Physicist Dr. Alex Kolobov from Japan announcing the journal publication of Phase-change memory: Science and applications, Special Issue dedicated to Stanford R. Ovshinsky on the occasion of his 90th birthday which he guest edited.
Physicist Dr. Alex Kolobov from Japan announcing the journal publication of Phase-change memory: Science and applications, Special Issue dedicated to Stanford R. Ovshinsky on the occasion of his 90th birthday which he guest edited.
ECD United Solar: solar cell production
ECD United Solar: solar cell production
Robin, Rosa, Stan and Steve after the University of Michigan graduation May, 2010, where Stan received his Honorary Doctorate of Science.
Robin, Rosa, Stan and Steve after the University of Michigan graduation May, 2010, where Stan received his Honorary Doctorate of Science.
with Stan and Herb Ovshinsky
with Stan and Herb Ovshinsky
Dave (Natasha's husband) , Stan and Noah. Stan's birthday 2011.
Dave (Natasha's husband) , Stan and Noah. Stan's birthday 2011.
Sylvie, Stan and Natasha on a summer day in Bloomfield Hills.
Sylvie, Stan and Natasha on a summer day in Bloomfield Hills.
1947 Stan Ovshinsky and his Benjamin Automatic
1947 Stan Ovshinsky and his Benjamin Automatic
August 6, 1947, Exchange Auto Parts, Akron, Ohio. The caption was written by Frances Baranoff and reads, "Exchange Auto Parts when Stan & Barney were partners. This is his new lathe "Benjamin" named for his father which started him on his career."
August 6, 1947, Exchange Auto Parts, Akron, Ohio. The caption was written by Frances Baranoff and reads, "Exchange Auto Parts when Stan & Barney were partners. This is his new lathe "Benjamin" named for his father which started him on his career."
1946 - Stan (3rd from left) and his crew in the original barn at Exchange Auto Parts with his newly invented Benjamin Automatic. ~ This photograph is from the personal collection of family treasures kept by Barney's wife, Frances Baranoff (now Friedman).
1946 - Stan (3rd from left) and his crew in the original barn at Exchange Auto Parts with his newly invented Benjamin Automatic. ~ This photograph is from the personal collection of family treasures kept by Barney's wife, Frances Baranoff (now Friedman).
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Stan_wafer
Sir Nevill Mott of Cambridge University was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1977 for his work on the electronic structure of magnetic and disordered systems, especially amorphous semiconductors.
Sir Nevill Mott of Cambridge University was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1977 for his work on the electronic structure of magnetic and disordered systems, especially amorphous semiconductors.
Sir Nevill Mott, Iris, Stan, Professor William Paul and Max Powell in Bloomfield Hills, 1978
Sir Nevill Mott, Iris, Stan, Professor William Paul and Max Powell in Bloomfield Hills, 1978
Rosa and Stan met up with dear friend and colleague Professor Genie Mytillineou in Katakolo, Greece in 2010.
Rosa and Stan met up with dear friend and colleague Professor Genie Mytillineou in Katakolo, Greece in 2010.
Stan_Sounio_Greece_2010
Stan_Sounio_Greece_2010
Stan & Rosa visiting the United Solar Ovonic site in Greenville, MI September 2009 - meeting with Fred & Lena Meijer and the site leadership team. A great day for all involved.
Stan & Rosa visiting the United Solar Ovonic site in Greenville, MI September 2009 - meeting with Fred & Lena Meijer and the site leadership team. A great day for all involved.
Stan at his desk in his home office.
Stan at his desk in his home office.
Stan and Harvey
Stan and Harvey
Family dinner in New York, winter 2004. Harvey, Cathie, Natasha, Sylvie, Dale, Iris, Stan and Robin.
Family dinner in New York, winter 2004. Harvey, Cathie, Natasha, Sylvie, Dale, Iris, Stan and Robin.
Iris's birthday 2006. Noah, Natasha, Cathie, Sylvie, Robin, Iris and Stan.
Iris's birthday 2006. Noah, Natasha, Cathie, Sylvie, Robin, Iris and Stan.
Stan and Harvey, April 2012. Harvey's birthday dinner.
Stan and Harvey, April 2012. Harvey's birthday dinner.
Robin, Stan and Dale. University of Michigan graduation 2010.
Robin, Stan and Dale. University of Michigan graduation 2010.
Harvey and Stan at Natasha's wedding, 2007.
Harvey and Stan at Natasha's wedding, 2007.
Harvey and Stan at Natasha's wedding, 2007.
Harvey and Stan at Natasha's wedding, 2007.
Stan and Iris, Snow Country, Japan. Holiday card 1990.
Stan and Iris, Snow Country, Japan. Holiday card 1990.
Noah's high school graduation, 1997. Iris, Noah, Stan and Natasha.
Noah's high school graduation, 1997. Iris, Noah, Stan and Natasha.
Natasha's high school graduation, 1993.
Natasha's high school graduation, 1993.
Natasha, Stan and Noah.
Natasha, Stan and Noah.
Family dinner. Cathie, Noah, Stan, Iris, Robin, Natasha, Sylvie, Harvey and Steve,
Family dinner. Cathie, Noah, Stan, Iris, Robin, Natasha, Sylvie, Harvey and Steve,
Stan and Natasha. Natasha's high school graduation party, 1993.
Stan and Natasha. Natasha's high school graduation party, 1993.
Stan received a honorary degree. I'm thinking summer 1989 or 1990.
Stan received a honorary degree. I'm thinking summer 1989 or 1990.
Noah's 8th grade graduation, 1993.
Noah's 8th grade graduation, 1993.
Stan & Rosa wearing the White Hats they were honored to receive from the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada in May, 2012 where a 6th grade class had invited Stan to speak at their school.
Stan & Rosa wearing the White Hats they were honored to receive from the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada in May, 2012 where a 6th grade class had invited Stan to speak at their school.
Steven and Dale, two of Stan's four sons celebrating at his 90th birthday party in September, 2012.
Steven and Dale, two of Stan's four sons celebrating at his 90th birthday party in September, 2012.
Friends Sybille, husband Professor Hellmut Fritzsche, and Professor Lillian Hoddesson, Stan's biographer, surround him at his 90th birthday celebration in September, 2012.
Friends Sybille, husband Professor Hellmut Fritzsche, and Professor Lillian Hoddesson, Stan's biographer, surround him at his 90th birthday celebration in September, 2012.
Robin, Sylvie and Stan.
Robin, Sylvie and Stan.
Parade of Stan's grandchildren with 90 balloons led by friend and bagpiper Chris Anderson at the birthday celebration in September.
Parade of Stan's grandchildren with 90 balloons led by friend and bagpiper Chris Anderson at the birthday celebration in September.
Stan's birthday dinner.
Stan's birthday dinner.
Professor Harley Shaiken, Chair of the Department of Latin American Studies at U.C. Berkeley, has known Stan since his teenage years and gave a moving keynote talk his commitment to social justice and a better world at the 90th birthday celebration.
Professor Harley Shaiken, Chair of the Department of Latin American Studies at U.C. Berkeley, has known Stan since his teenage years and gave a moving keynote talk his commitment to social justice and a better world at the 90th birthday celebration.
Iris, Stan and Noah Christmas morning.
Iris, Stan and Noah Christmas morning.
Joi Ito, Director of the Media Lab at MIT, who from his early boyhood knew and admired Stan, shared his thoughts on the inspiration Stan has been for him and so many others at the 90th birthday celebration.
Joi Ito, Director of the Media Lab at MIT, who from his early boyhood knew and admired Stan, shared his thoughts on the inspiration Stan has been for him and so many others at the 90th birthday celebration.
Natasha, Stan and Sylvie at an ECD holiday party at the Henry Ford.
Natasha, Stan and Sylvie at an ECD holiday party at the Henry Ford.
Long time collaborator, colleague and friend Professor Hellmut Fritzsche shared his memories at Stan's 90th birthday celebration in September and presented Stan with a bound copy of their correspondence over the years.
Long time collaborator, colleague and friend Professor Hellmut Fritzsche shared his memories at Stan's 90th birthday celebration in September and presented Stan with a bound copy of their correspondence over the years.
The Honorable Senator Carl Levin of Michigan delayed his trip to the National Democratic Convention to honor Stan at his 90th birthday celebration in September. www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CREC-2012-09-11/pdf/CREC-2012-09-11-pt1-PgS6103.pdf
The Honorable Senator Carl Levin of Michigan delayed his trip to the National Democratic Convention to honor Stan at his 90th birthday celebration in September. www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CREC-2012-09-11/pdf/CREC-2012-09-11-pt1-PgS6103.pdf
Dinner with son Steven in San Francisco, 2010.
Dinner with son Steven in San Francisco, 2010.
At home in Bloomfield Hills with Harley Shaiken, and UAW President Bob King, 2012.
At home in Bloomfield Hills with Harley Shaiken, and UAW President Bob King, 2012.