Public figure, Education
Eric Chaisson Silver
American astrophysicist
Eric Chaisson is an American astrophysicist. Born 1946 in Lowell. Associated with Tufts University, Harvard University, Space Telescope Science Institute.
- Current organisations
- Harvard University, Harvard College Observatory, Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
- Function
- Education
- Industries
- Education, Professional, scientific and technical services
Common questions
- Who is Eric Chaisson?
- Eric Chaisson is an American astrophysicist. Born 1946 in Lowell. Associated with Tufts University, Harvard University, Space Telescope Science Institute.
- What does Eric Chaisson do?
- Eric Chaisson is with at Harvard University.
- Where did Eric Chaisson study?
- Eric Chaisson studied Doctor of Philosophy at Harvard University (1972).
- What are Eric Chaisson's skills?
- astrophysics, interdisciplinary science, study of complex systems, science education, astronomy, space program.
- When was Eric Chaisson born?
- Eric Chaisson was born on 1946 in Lowell.
- What awards has Eric Chaisson received?
- Walter P. Kistler Book Award, Alfred P. Sloan Fellow, Bok Prize Lecture, Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Career and education
SilverCareer
- Tufts University 1992 to 2011
- Harvard University 2011 to now
- Space Telescope Science Institute 1987 to 1992
- Johns Hopkins University 1987 to 1992
- Wellesley College 1986 to 1987
- MIT Lincoln Laboratory 1986 to 1987
- Haverford College 1982 to 1986
- Harvard University 1974 to 1982
- Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory 1972 to 1974
- Harvard College Observatory 1986 to now
- University of Notre Dame 2017 to 2018
- Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics now
Education
- Doctor of PhilosophyHarvard University 1972
- Master of ArtsHarvard University 1969
- Bachelor of ScienceUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell 1968
Public life
Silver- Born
- 1946, Lowell
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- astrophysicist, astronomer, university teacher
- Affiliations
- American Institute of Physics, American Astronomical Society, American Association of Physics Teachers, American Association for the Advancement of Science, International Astronomical Union, International Union of Radio Science, Federation of American Scientists, Union of Concerned Scientists
- Also known as
- Eric J. Chaisson, Eric Joseph Chaisson
Achievements
SilverAwards
- Walter P. Kistler Book Award 2007
- Alfred P. Sloan Fellow 1976
- Bok Prize Lecture 1977
- Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2018
Notable work
- Cosmic Evolution
Profile
- Languages
- English
- Expertise
- astrophysics, interdisciplinary science, study of complex systems, science education, astronomy, space program, space research, astrobiology, cosmology
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