This engineer, sometimes called The Father of Cool, invented the modern air conditioning system, soon after he graduated from Cornell University in 1901.
- Willis Carrier
- Thomas Adams
- George Alcorn
- Andrew Alford
Answer
The correct answer is A) Willis Carrier.
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