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David 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.

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Alma mater
Brooklyn College University of Washington
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) Pasadena, California
Doctoral advisor
J. Gregory Dash
Doctoral students
Roya Maboudian
Fields
Physics, applied physics

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David Goodstein

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David Goodstein → David Louis Goodstein (1939-04-05)April 5, 1939 New York City, New York, U.S.
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David Goodstein → April 10, 2024(2024-04-10) (aged 85) Pasadena, California
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David Goodstein → J. Gregory Dash
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David Goodstein → Roya Maboudian
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David Goodstein → Physics, applied physics
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David Goodstein → Bill T. Gross (son-in-law)
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David GoodsteinDiedApril 10, 2024(2024-04-10) (aged 85) Pasadena, California1.00infobox
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David GoodsteinDoctoral studentsRoya Maboudian1.00infobox
David GoodsteinFieldsPhysics, applied physics1.00infobox
David GoodsteinRelativesBill T. Gross (son-in-law)1.00infobox
David GoodsteinSpouseJudith R. Goodstein1.00infobox
David GoodsteinThesisThe heat capacity of adsorbed helium (1965)1.00infobox
David GoodsteinWorkplacesCalifornia Institute of Technology1.00infobox
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