George Cowan

This article is about the physical chemist. For the British Columbia politician, see George Cowan (politician). For the Canadian lawyer and Conservative politician, see George Henry Cowan. For the Virginia politician, see George R. Cowan.
George Cowan
Cowan in 1966
Born
George Arthur Cowan

February 15, 1920
Worcester, Massachusetts, US
DiedApril 20, 2012(2012-04-20) (aged 92)
Los Alamos, New Mexico, US
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 (/kaʊən/; 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.