1924

Cottrell received Gold Medal of Mining and Metallurgical Society of America.

At the turn of the last century, the United States was experiencing unparalleled industrial expansion. In 1908, prominent men in the natural resources industries recognized the enormous changes the country was facing, and formed the Mining and Metallurgical Society of America (MMSA). According to the organization’s website, the mission of the group was to: conserve mineral resources; advance the mining and metallurgical industries; protect mine investors and mine workers; increase scientific knowledge; and encourage high professional ideals and ethics.

From time to time, MMSA awards a Gold Medal to an individual for exemplary professional or public service. To date, 28 professionals have received this Gold Medal award.

In 1924, Frederick Gardner Cottrell was awarded the Gold Medal of the Mining and Metallurgical Society of America for developing a method to precipitate particles from smoke, namely the electrostatic precipitator.