Background
Anderson, Herbert L. was born on May 24, 1914 in New York City. Son of Joseph and Sima (Goldberg) Anderson.
Anderson, Herbert L. was born on May 24, 1914 in New York City. Son of Joseph and Sima (Goldberg) Anderson.
Bachelor of Arts, Columbia University, 1935; Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Columbia University, 1936; Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, Columbia University, 1940; Doctor of Science (honorary), Allegheny College, 1976.
From assistant professor to associate professor physics, University of Chicago, 1946-1947, 47-50; director Enrico Fermi Institute, University of Chicago, 1958-1962; professor physics, University of Chicago, 1950-1977; Distinguished Service professor physics, University of Chicago, 1977-1982; Distinguished service professor physics emeritus, University of Chicago, 1982-1988; senior fellow, Los Alamos National Laboratory, 1978-1985; staff member, Los Alamos National Laboratory, 1985-1988; senior fellow, Eleanor Roosevelt Institute, 1985-1988.
Fellow American Academy Arts and Science. Member National Academy of Sciences.
Married Mary Elizabeth Kearns, June 16, 1978. Children by previous marriage– Faith, Clifton, Kelley, Dana.