Renowned geneticist Thomas Hunt Morgan earned the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1933 for his groundbreaking research on fruit flies
Sinclair Lewis, a celebrated novelist, received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1930 for his satirical critiques of American society.
In 1923, physicist Robert S. Millikan was honored with the Nobel Prize in Physics for his notable contributions to electron research.
Surgeon and physiologist Alexis Carrel achieved the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1912, chiefly for his pioneering work in organ transplantation.
Elihu Root's dedication to developing arbitration treaties and other peaceful conflict resolution mechanisms earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1912.
In 1907, physicist Albert A. Michelson was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his influential work on determining the speed of light.
Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for his pivotal role in mediating the end of the Russo-Japanese War.