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Bowen, George Hamilton was born on June 20, 1925 in Tulsa. Son of George H. and Dorothy (Huntington) Bowen.
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George Hamilton Bowen, American Astrophysicist, educator. Recipient Iowa State University Outstanding Teacher award, 1970, Faculty citation Iowa State University Alumni Association, 1971. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Member American Astronomical Society, Astronomical Society Pacific, American Association Physics Teachers(chairman Iowa section 1966-1967), International Astronomical Union, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi.
Education
Bachelor of Science with honor, California Institute Technology, 1949; Doctor of Philosophy, California Institute Technology, 1952.
Career
Associate biologist, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 1952-1954; assistant professor physics, Iowa State College, 1954-1957; associate professor physics, Iowa State University, 1957-1965; professor, Iowa State University, 1965-1992; emeritus professor astrophysics, Iowa State University, since 1993.
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Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Member American Astronomical Society, Astronomical Society Pacific, American Association Physics Teachers(chairman Iowa section 1966-1967), International Astronomical Union, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi.
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Married Marjorie Evelyn Brown, June 19, 1948. Children— Paul Huntington, Margaret Irene, Carol Ann, Dorothy Elizabeth, Kevin Leigh.
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American