George Kimball Burgess (January 4, 1874 – July 2, 1932) was an American physicist, considered one of the most notable scientists of his era.
He authored and translated numerous studies, was a leading member and president of many scientific societies and, for the last nine years of his life, served as director of the National Bureau of Standards.
Author: National Institute of Standards and Technology Source: Commemorative sundial pamphlet [second and third pages] with photos of NBS Directors Lyman James Briggs [top], Samuel Wesley Stratton [lower left], and George Kimball Burgess [lower right] (File:Sundial 008.jpg) License: CC-PD-Mark PD US Government