B. F. Skinner
1904–1990 (age 86)
psychologist
Biography
Burrhus Frederic Skinner devoted his career to exploring human behavior through careful experimentation, championing the principles of operant conditioning and the power of reinforcement to shape learning.
He mentored generations of students, wrote thoughtfully about freedom and responsibility, and now rests at Mount Auburn Cemetery where colleagues and visitors reflect on his lasting influence.