Background
Bean, Charles Palmer was born on November 27, 1923 in Buffalo. Son of Barton Adrian and Theresa (Palmer) Bean.
Bean, Charles Palmer was born on November 27, 1923 in Buffalo. Son of Barton Adrian and Theresa (Palmer) Bean.
Bachelor of Arts, University Buffalo, 1947; Master of Arts, University Illinois, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1952.
Research scientist General Electric Company, Schenectady, 1951-1985. Adjunct associate professor Rensselear Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, 1957-1967, adjunct professor, 1978-1996, distinguished professor, 1983-1985, institute professor, 1986-1996 institute professor emeritus, 1994. Adjunct professor State University of New York, 1978-1996, Union College, Schenectady, 1981-1996.
Guest investigator Rockefeller University, New York City, 1973-1976.
Board directors Dudley Observatory, Albany, New York, 1975-1990, president, 1983-1990. Board directors Bellevue Research Foundation, Schenectady, 1973-1996. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946.
Fellow American Physical Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member Biophysics Society, Sciences, American Academy Arts and Sciences, National Academy of Sciences, Fortnightly Club, Mohawk Golf Club.
Married Elizabeth Harriman, September 13, 1947. Children: Katherine G., Bruce P., Margaret E., Sarah H., Gordon T.