Resnick, Robert, 1923-
Robert Resnick papers, 1949-1993.
The Robert Resnick papers document his activities as a student at Johns Hopkins University, a professor at Rensselaer, and the author of numerous physics textbooks and ressearch papers. Materials include Hamilton Chair and academic activity reports, correspondence and subject files, and academic committee reports. Also included are curriculum vitae, addresses, talks, and photographs.
Physics educator and textbook author. B.A. and Ph.D., physics (1943 and 1949, Johns Hopkins University). University of Pittsburgh, physics professor (1949-1956); Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, professor (1956-1974) and Edward P. Hamilton Distinguished Professor of Science Education (1974-1993) and Professor Emeritus (1993- ); American Association of Physics Teachers, president (1986-1989). Variety of board and leadership positions held at the National Commission on College Physics, John Wiley & Sons publishers, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Author and co-author of textbooks on relativity, quantum physics, and general physics.
Resnick, Robert, 1923-
Johns Hopkins University
Rensselaer Institute
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Folsom Library. Institute Archives and Special Collections. Troy, NY 12180, USA