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*Fujikawa seems to be of Japanese descent. "Fujikawa" means "Wisteria River" in Japanese. | *Fujikawa seems to be of Japanese descent. "Fujikawa" means "Wisteria River" in Japanese. | ||
*An elementary school in Missouri, [[Earth]] was named in his honor. A notable student was a future [[Admiral]] named [[Preston Cole]]. | *An elementary school in Missouri, [[Earth]] was named in his honor. A notable student was a future [[Admiral]] named [[Preston Cole]]. | ||
*Perhaps intentionally, Wallace Fujikawa's appearance in the [[Halo Legends]] episode [[Origins]] bears a striking resemblance to George Dakai of [[wikipedia:Star Trek|Star Trek]] fame | |||
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Template:Ratings Template:Human Character Infobox Dr. Wallace Fujikawa[1]ScD, QEnD, along with Doctor Tobias Fleming Shaw, was the co-creator of the Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine in 2291, the first device that allowed humanity to reach space locations beyond their solar system[2].
He held the title of Doctor of Science and was renowned for his work in the field of quantum electro-nuclear dynamics, and held a doctorate in said field.
Plaque Quote:
"The Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine became a reality in April 2291 due entirely to vision, perseverance, and dedication of these two pioneers in quantum engineering and applied theoretical physics. They have opened a path to the stars for all of us." --Memorial plaque on Quito Space Tether.
Trivia
- Fujikawa seems to be of Japanese descent. "Fujikawa" means "Wisteria River" in Japanese.
- An elementary school in Missouri, Earth was named in his honor. A notable student was a future Admiral named Preston Cole.
- Perhaps intentionally, Wallace Fujikawa's appearance in the Halo Legends episode Origins bears a striking resemblance to George Dakai of Star Trek fame
Gallery
Plaque commemorating Fujikawa on the Quito Space Tether.
Wallace Fujikawa and Tobias Fleming Shaw with their Nobel Prize for the discovery of Slipspace travel.
