Ray Hyman | |
|---|---|
 Hyman in 2003 | |
| Born | June 23, 1928 Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Boston University Johns Hopkins University |
| Known for | Critic of parapsychology, research on Hick's Law |
| Awards | In Praise of Reason Award (2003), Robert P. Balles Prize (2005), IIG Houdini Hall of Honor Award (2011) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Psychology |
| Institutions | University of Oregon Harvard |
Ray Hyman (born June 23, 1928) is a Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon,[1] and a noted critic of parapsychology.[2] Hyman, along with James Randi, Martin Gardner and Paul Kurtz, is one of the founders of the modern skeptical movement. He is the founder and leader of the Skeptic's Toolbox. Hyman serves on the Executive Council for the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry.
- ^ Department of Psychology at the University of Oregon Faculty Information, Eugene, Oregon: University of Oregon, archived from the original on February 27, 2009, retrieved July 27, 2009
- ^ Alcock, James (March/April 2014). "In Praise of Ray Hyman" Archived 2018-12-08 at the Wayback Machine. Skeptical Inquirer. Volume 28, No. 2.