Peter Galison
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Summary
Peter Galison is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on May 17, 1955[3]. He worked as a physicist[4], historian[5], philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and film director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (284 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in New York City[2].
- Peter Galison was born on May 17, 1955[3].
- Peter Galison was married to Caroline A. Jones[10].
- Peter Galison held citizenship in United States[11].
- Peter Galison's professions included physicist[4].
- Peter Galison worked as a historian[5].
- Peter Galison worked as a philosopher[6].
- Peter Galison's professions included university teacher[7].
- Peter Galison's professions included film director[8].
- Peter Galison's professions included historian of science[12].
- Peter Galison's field of work was philosophy of science[13].
- Peter Galison's field of work was history of science[14].
- Peter Galison was employed by Harvard University[15].
- Among Peter Galison's employers was Stanford University Philosophy Department[16].
- Peter Galison was employed by Stanford University[17].
- Peter Galison's education included a stint at Harvard University[18].
- Peter Galison's education included a stint at Riverdale Country School[19].
- A notable student of Peter Galison was Hasok Chang[20].
- Peter Galison received the Guggenheim Fellowship[21].
- Peter Galison received the MacArthur Fellows Program[22].
- Peter Galison received the Max Planck Research Award[23].
- Peter Galison received the Pfizer Award[24].
- Peter Galison received the Fellow of the American Physical Society[25].
- Peter Galison received the Abraham Pais Prize for History of Physics[26].
- Peter Galison was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Peter Galison's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on May 17, 1955[3].
Education
Educated at Harvard University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Riverdale Country School[19], a university-preparatory school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1907[34]. Peter Galison earned the academic degree of Doctor of Science[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include physicist[4], historian[5], philosopher[6], university teacher[7], film director[8], and historian of science[12]. Fields of work include philosophy of science[13], a branch of philosophy[36] and history of science[14], an academic discipline[37]. Employers include Harvard University[15], a private university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1636[40], headquartered in Cambridge[41]; Stanford University Philosophy Department[16]; and Stanford University[17], a private university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1885[44], headquartered in Stanford[45]. A notable student of Peter Galison was Hasok Chang[20].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[21], a fellowship grant[46], in United States[47], founded in 1925[48]; MacArthur Fellows Program[22], a science award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1981[51]; Max Planck Research Award[23], a science award[52], in Germany[53]; Pfizer Award[24], an award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1958[56]; Fellow of the American Physical Society[25], a fellowship award[57]; and Abraham Pais Prize for History of Physics[26], a science award[58], in United States[59], founded in 2005[60].
Personal Life
Peter Galison was married to Caroline A. Jones[10].
Why It Matters
Peter Galison ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (284 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
His notable doctoral advisees include Evgeny Morozov[63], a computer scientist[64], b. 1984[65], of Belarus[66], awarded the Berlin Prize[67].
FAQs
Where was Peter Galison born?
Peter Galison's place of birth was New York City[2].
Who was Peter Galison married to?
Peter Galison's spouses include Caroline A. Jones[10].
What did Peter Galison do for work?
Peter Galison worked as physicist[4], historian[5], philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and film director[8].
Where did Peter Galison go to school?
Peter Galison was educated at Harvard University[18] and Riverdale Country School[19].
What awards did Peter Galison receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[21], MacArthur Fellows Program[22], Max Planck Research Award[23], and Pfizer Award[24].