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Archival as AuthorPublished as SubjectDonald M. Ginsberg
Dates
November 19, 1933 – May 7, 2007
Authorized Form of Name
Ginsberg, Donald M.
Biography
Abstract
Donald M. Ginsberg was Emeritus Professor of Physics at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (1959-2007). His research interests included superconductors and thermal conductivity.
Important Dates
November 19, 1933Birth, Chicago (Ill.).
1952Obtained BA, University of Chicago, Chicago (Ill.).
1955Obtained BS, University of Chicago, Chicago (Ill.).
1956Obtained MS, University of Chicago, Chicago (Ill.).
1959 – 2007Research Associate and Associate Professor (1959-1966); Professor of Physics (1966-1996); and Emeritus Professor of Physics, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Urbana (Ill.).
1960Obtained PhD in Physics, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley (Calif.).
1965 – 1971Visiting Scientist, American Association of Physics Teachers.
1998Awarded Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize, American Physical Society.
May 7, 2007Death, Urbana (Ill.).
Occupation
Condensed matter physicist.
Places
Birth
Undergraduate Education
Graduate Education
Employment
Death
Subjects
High temperature superconductivity.
Relationships
People
Family
Ginsberg, Dana
Daughter.
Ginsberg, Joli Lasker
Wife, married 1957.
Ginsberg, Mark
Son.
Advisors & Collaborators
PhD advisor at University of California, Berkeley on superconductivity.
Colleagues
Both employed at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Anderson, A. C. (Ansel Cochran), 1933-
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Drickamer, H. G. (Harry George), 1918-2002
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Jackson, John David, 1925-2016
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Loomis, F. W. (Francis Wheeler), 1889-1976
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Schrieffer, J. R. (John Robert), 1931-
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Institutions
Major Positions
American Association of Physics Teachers
Visiting Scientist.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Department of Physics
Research Associate to Associate Professor; Professor of Physics; and Emeritus Professor of Physics.
Professional Activities & Affiliations
Received 1998 Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize.
University of California, Berkeley. Department of Physics
Obtained PhD in Physics (1960).
University of Chicago. Department of Physics
Obtained BA (1952), BS (1955), and MS (1956).
Resources
Archival Resources
Author
Donald M. Ginsberg papers, 1959-1997.
University Archives
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1408 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL 61801, USA