R. Orin Cornett

R. Orin Cornett
R. Orin Cornett
Born	Richard Orin Cornett; November 13, 1913; Driftwood, Oklahoma, United States
Died	December 7, 2002 (aged 89); Laurel, Maryland; United States
Alma mater	Oklahoma Baptist University (BS); University of Oklahoma (MS); University of Texas (Ph.D);
Known for	Cued Speech
Spouse	Lorene
Children	Robert, Stanley, and Linda
	Scientific career
Fields	physics; applied mathematics;
Institutions	Gallaudet University; Oklahoma Baptist University; Penn State University; Harvard University;
Thesis	Acoustic Spectra of Edge Tones

R. Orin Cornett (November 13, 1913 – December 7, 2002) was an American physicist, university professor and administrator, and the inventor of a literacy system for the deaf, known as Cued Speech.

R. Orin Cornett
Born	Richard Orin Cornett (1913-11-13)November 13, 1913 Driftwood, Oklahoma, United States
Died	December 7, 2002(2002-12-07) (aged 89) Laurel, Maryland United States
Alma mater	Oklahoma Baptist University (BS) University of Oklahoma (MS) University of Texas (Ph.D)
Known for	Cued Speech
Spouse	Lorene
Children	Robert, Stanley, and Linda
Scientific career
Fields	physics applied mathematics
Institutions	Gallaudet University Oklahoma Baptist University Penn State University Harvard University
Thesis	Acoustic Spectra of Edge Tones