Background
Helfer, Herman Lawrence was born on November 11, 1929 in New York City. Son of Paul W. And Alice M. Helfer.
Helfer, Herman Lawrence was born on November 11, 1929 in New York City. Son of Paul W. And Alice M. Helfer.
Bachelor of Philosophy in Astrophysics, University of Chicago, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy, University of Chicago, 1953.
Research associate astronomy, California Institute Technology, 1957-1958; assistant professor, U. Rochester (New York), 1958-1963; associate professor, U. Rochester (New York), 1963-1970; professor, U. Rochester (New York), 1970-1992; professor emeritus, U. Rochester (New York), since 1992; senior scientist laboratory laser energetics, U. Rochester (New York), since 1986. Member senate U. Rochester, 1988-1991, Executive Committee, 1989-1991, Executive Committee chair, 1990-1991, priorities advising committee, 1989-1991.
With United States Army, 1954-1956. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Astronomical Society, Royal Astronomical Society, International Astronomical Union, Astronomical Society New York (board directors 1986-1995).
Married Joanne Solomon, October 22, 1956. Children: Adam D., Elizabeth L., Martha B., Tamara T.