Roy was a physics professor and one-time head of the UBC physics department.  Dr. Nodwell created a stimulating environment for student research and creativity.  The Vortek lamp and the "light pipe" were among their innovations.  These devices were subsequently commercialized by companies established by his students after their graduation.  Dr. Nodwell's gold medal for Programs and Initiatives, was presented in the unique category of Technology Transfer.

Name: Nodwell, Roy Birth - Death: 1918- Source Citation: * American Men & Women of Science. A biographical directory of today's leaders in physical, biological, and related sciences. 12th edition, Physical & Biological Sciences. Seven volumes. New York: R.R. Bowker, 1971-1973. (AmMWSc 12P) * American Men & Women of Science. A biographical directory of today's leaders in physical, biological, and related sciences. 13th edition, Physical & Biological Sciences. Seven volumes. New York: R.R. Bowker, 1976. (AmMWSc 13P) * American Men & Women of Science. A biographical directory of today's leaders in physical, biological, and related sciences. 14th edition. Eight volumes. New York: R.R. Bowker, 1979. (AmMWSc 14)