George Cowan

George Cowan
Cowan in 1966
Born
George Arthur Cowan

February 15, 1920
DiedApril 20, 2012(2012-04-20) (aged 92)
EducationWorcester Polytechnic Institute,
Carnegie Institute of Technology,
University of Chicago,
Princeton University
Occupation(s)Physical Chemist, Businessman
Years active1951–1991
Known forManhattan Project
Board member ofFounder of:
Santa Fe Opera,
Los Alamos National Bank,
Santa Fe Institute
AwardsEnrico Fermi Award, New Mexico Academy of Science Distinguished Scientist Award, Robert H. Goddard Award, E.O. Lawrence Award, Los Alamos National Laboratory Medal

George Arthur Cowan (/kən/; February 15, 1920 – April 20, 2012) was an American physical chemist, a businessman and philanthropist.[1]

  1. ^ "George Cowan". Telegraph. 5 Jun 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-06.

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