David Goodstein
American physicist (1939–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the LGBT activist and publisher, see David B. Goodstein.
David Louis Goodstein (April 5, 1939 – April 10, 2024) was an American physicist and educator. From 1988 to 2007 he served as Vice-provost of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), where he was also a professor of physics and applied physics, as well as (since 1995) the Frank J. Gilloon Distinguished Teaching and Service Professor.[1]
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Born | David Louis Goodstein (1939-04-05)April 5, 1939 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | April 10, 2024(2024-04-10) (aged 85) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Brooklyn College University of Washington |
Awards | Oersted Medal (1999) John P. McGovern Medal |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Physics, applied physics |
Institutions | California Institute of Technology |
Doctoral advisor | J. Gregory Dash |
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