Francis Louis VerSnyder (1925-1989) was a prominent American engineer and metallurgist known for his pioneering work in the development of Directional Solidification (DS) turbine blades and single crystal turbine blades for jet engines. A veteran of World War II, he earned a degree in metallurgy from the University of Notre Dame. He worked with General Electric before joining Pratt & Whitney, where his innovations significantly improved turbine performance, enabling operation at higher temperatures. His contributions earned him several prestigious awards, including the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.
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Meaning of the name - Francis
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Place of Birth: Utica
Educated At: University of Notre Dame
Occupation: materials scientist
Employers: Pratt & Whitney | General Electric | United Technologies
Awards Received: Dickson Prize in Science
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 27, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 27, 2025 |
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| Sun | 5 Gemini 49 | 6 Gemini 37 | 11 Virgo 35 |
| Moon | 0 Leo 55 | 14 Gemini 15 | 6 Aries 34 |
| Mercury | 13 Taurus 13 | 3 Gemini 32 | 26 Leo 19 |
| Venus | 14 Gemini 46 | 20 Aries 50 | 16 Libra 23 |
| Mars | 11 Cancer 14 | 18 Leo 46 | 14 Virgo 30 |
| Jupiter | 21 Capricorn 53 | 27 Gemini 2 | 12 Capricorn 32 |
| Saturn | 9 Scorpio 46 | 0 Aries 5 | 10 Scorpio 28 |
| Uranus | 25 Pisces 1 | 27 Taurus 53 | 23 Pisces 58 |
| Neptune | 19 Leo 59 | 1 Aries 47 | 23 Leo 3 |
| Pluto | 12 Cancer 8 | 3 Aquarius 41 | 14 Cancer 25 |
| Rahu | 7 Leo 52 | 23 Pisces 43 | 2 Leo 34 |
| Ketu | 7 Aquarius 52 | 23 Virgo 43 | 2 Aquarius 34 |
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