Evsei Beloussoff

1882–1945 (age 63)

Scientist

Biography

Evsei Beloussoff, born 1882, was a scientist who blended European training with American laboratories, committing himself to meticulous experimentation that reinforced the foundations of the physical sciences.

He balanced research with mentorship, encouraging younger colleagues to pursue exacting standards, and those who knew him recall his calm demeanor and steady curiosity as they visit Mount Pleasant Cemetery where he rests.

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