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Gordon Allport (1897–1967): A psychologist who was known for pushing the boundaries of the discipline, Allport developed the three-tiered hierarchy of personality traits and a theory of prejudice. Allport is ranked as number 11 of 100 of the most eminent psychologists of the 20th century by the American Psychological Association.

Robert Merton (1910–2003): Merton was a leading sociologist known for coining a series of foundational concepts, such as “roles,” “status set,” and “self-fulfilling prophecy.” In 1994, he received the National Medal of Science for “founding the sociology of science,” and he was the first sociologist to be awarded this honor.