S. Wheeler

Awards & Honours

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Richard Wheeler's six Spur Awards place him among the most decorated Western authors, and the Owen Wister Award recognizes a lifetime of exceptional storytelling. His induction into the Western Writers of America Hall of Fame in 2015 cements his place among the genre's greats. Schuyler Wheeler's presidency of the AIEE and his honorary doctorates reflect his standing as a leader in electrical engineering.

AwardsSchuyler Wheeler received honorary degrees from Hobart College and Columbia University, and was elected president of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. Richard Wheeler won six Spur Awards from the Western Writers of America, the 2001 Owen Wister Award for lifetime achievement, and was inducted into the Western Writers of America Hall of Fame in 2015.

Honours & Distinctions

Doctor of Science

Hobart College·1894

Honorary degree for contributions to electrical engineering.

Master of Science

Columbia University·1912

Honorary degree.

Western Writers of America Hall of Fame

Western Writers of America·2015

Inducted for lifetime contributions to Western literature.

Records & Feats

Inventor of the electric fan

Invention·1882

Patented the first electric fan in 1882, a device still widely used.