Bernhard Haurwitz

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Bernhard Haurwitz (August 14, 1905 in Glogau, Germany – February 27, 1986 in Fort Collins, Colorado) was a German-born American meteorologist and physicist.[1][2] Haurwitz was Chair of Department of Meteorology at New York University (NYU),[1] a member of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS),[1][2][3] and a recipient of the Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal.[2] He was awarded the William Bowie Medal in 1970.

Education[edit]

Haurwitz received a Ph.D. degree in Meteorology and Geophysics in 1927 from the University of Leipzig.[1][2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "Array of contemporary physicists:Bernhard Haurwitz". Archived from the original on 2014-05-02. Retrieved 2012-01-04.
  2. ^ a b c d National Academies Press:Biographical Memoirs:V.69
  3. ^ New York Times:SCIENCE ACADEMY ADDS 35 TO ROLLS; Berkner Named Treasurer, Hutchinson and Williams Elected to Council, April 27, 1960