Gary Starkweather: Perseverance, `laser` vision lead to printer innovation
(World News Science)

Ever since he was old enough to know that things could come apart, Gary Starkweather (`60, physics) loved science. Born and raised in Lansing, Starkweather grew up interested in model trains, radios and other electronic gadgets. It was this keen interest that ultimately led Starkweather to invent the laser printer, which revolutionized the commercial printing industry and transformed workplace and home offices. Growing up about three miles from the MSU campus, Starkweather developed a strong affinity for the university and enrolled there after high school graduation. Although initially interested in electrical engineering, Starkweather opted for a bachelor`s degree in physics. During his...