Saint Albert the Great 

Patron Saint of Scientists and Students

St. Albert the Great, also known as Albertus Magnus, is the patron saint of scientists and students, especially those who study science. Born 1206 in Lauingen, Bavaria, Albert is considered one of the greatest German philosophers and theologians of the Middle Ages. He is known throughout history as a philosopher, theologian, and was the instructor of St. Thomas Aquinas and Peter of Tarentasia, who later became Pope Innocent V.