Black and STEMbruary, Day 16
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justphoenixGranville T Woods
Mr Woods was an engineer and inventor. He started out working for railroads, but eventually became successful enough to have his own business. Among his inventions:
The Induction Telegraph: allowed people to communicate by voice over telegraph wires, which was much faster than telegram.
Improved third rail electrical systems for powering trains
Improved air brakes on trains
Mr Woods was an engineer and inventor. He started out working for railroads, but eventually became successful enough to have his own business. Among his inventions:
The Induction Telegraph: allowed people to communicate by voice over telegraph wires, which was much faster than telegram.
Improved third rail electrical systems for powering trains
Improved air brakes on trains
Over his lifetime he had 50 patents. Thomas Edison offered him a partnership, which he turned down.
