Robert L. Park
American physicist and academic
Born
January 16th, 1931
94 years ago
Died
2020
5 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Contributions included research in atomic, electromagnetic, and materials physics. Served as a professor at the University of Maryland. Held a position as a spokesperson for the American Physical Society on science policy issues. Authored several books addressing science and its intersection with society.
Authored 'Voodoo Science'
Served as a professor at the University of Maryland
Provided expert commentary on science policy
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