Community of Scholars Profile
Holton, Gerald
Information in this profile has been submitted by the individual or is based on Institute records, including the publication A Community of Scholars: The Institute for Advanced Study 1930-1980.
Data from Institute records
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Visits to IAS
| Type | Affiliation | Start Date | End Date |
|---|
| [M] | Math(NS) | 1/1/1964 | 6/30/1964 |
Field of Study while at IAS: Physics
Home institution while at IAS: Harvard University
Position: Mallinckrodt Prof. of Physics and Prof. of History of Science Emeritus
Department: Physics, History of Science
Institution: Harvard University
Past and Other Appointments
| Appointment | Organization | Start Year | End Year |
|---|
| President | History of Science Society | 1983 | 1984 |
| Vice President | Academie Internationale d'Histoire des Sciences | 1981 | 1988 |
| Nat'L Commission in Education | Dept. of Education & White House | 1981 | |
Degrees
| Degree | Year | Institution |
|---|
| Ph.D. | 1948 | Harvard University |
Honors
| Description | Year |
|---|
| Robert. A. Milikan Medal | 1967 |