1. George Washington Carver
He wanted to be painter but decided to pursue a career in agriculture instead. ... In 1891, he transferred to Iowa State Agricultural College, now Iowa State University, in Ames. Carver received a bachelor's degree in agriculture in 1894 and a master's degree in 1896. ... Carver became head of the Tuskegee agricultural department and director of a state agricultural station. ... George Washington Carver played a very important role in American agriculture and chemistry. ...
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