Edwin Emery Slosson

1865–1929 (age 64)

Chemist, Science Writer

Biography

Edwin Emery Slosson combined a passion for chemistry with a gift for communication, writing for leading magazines and making complex scientific ideas accessible to a wide public.

Through his thoughtful work he inspired curiosity and respect for discovery, and his resting place at Fort Lincoln Cemetery stands as a peaceful reminder of his contributions to science writing.