Vincent Schaefer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Vincent Schaefer

American scientist

Date of Birth: 04-Jul-1906

Place of Birth: Schenectady, New York, United States

Date of Death: 25-Jul-1993

Profession: chemist, university teacher, meteorologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Vincent Joseph Schaefer (July 4, 1906 – July 25, 1993) was an American chemist and meteorologist who developed cloud seeding.
On November 13, 1946, while a researcher at the General Electric Research Laboratory, Schaefer modified clouds in the Berkshire Mountains by seeding them with dry ice.
While he was self-taught and never completed high school, he was issued 14 patents.