John R. Dunning

Physicist, Academic

1907 – 1975

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Who was John R. Dunning?

John Ray Dunning was an American physicist who played key roles in the development of the atomic bomb. He specialized in neutron physics and did pioneering work in gaseous diffusion for isotope separation. He was Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University from 1950 to 1969. He also served on the board of trustees of Science Service, now known as Society for Science & the Public, from 1958-1964.

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Born
Sep 24, 1907
Shelby
Also known as
  • John Dunning
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University
  • Columbia University
Employment
  • Columbia University
Lived in
  • Nebraska
Died
Aug 25, 1975
Key Biscayne

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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