Background
Israel, Martin Henry was born on January 12, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Herman and Anna Catherine (Herczeg) Israel.
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Martin Henry Israel
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Education
Bachelor of Science, University of Chicago, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, California Institute Technology, 1969.
Career
Assistant professor physics, Washington University, St. Louis, 1968-1972;
associate professor, Washington University, St. Louis, 1972-1975;
professor, Washington University, St. Louis, since 1975;
associate director McDonnell Center for Space Sciences, Washington University, St. Louis, 1982-1987;
acting dean faculty arts and science, Washington University, St. Louis, 1987-1988;
dean faculty, Washington University, St. Louis, 1988-1994;
vice chancellor, Washington University, St. Louis, 1994-1995;
vice chancellor academic planning, Washington University, St. Louis, 1995-1997. Member commission on space astronomy and astrophysics National Research Council, 1976-1979. Member HighEnergy Astrophysics Management Operations Working Group National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1976-1984, co-chairCosmic Ray Program Working Group, 1980-1987, member space and earth science advising committee, 1985-1988, chair Particle Astrophysics Magnet Facility Definition Team, 1985-1987, member astrophysics county, 1986-1987, principal investigator Heavy Nuclei Experiment High Energy Astronomy Observatory, 1971-1989, member structure and evolution of the universe subcommittee, 1996-1999, chair ACCESSsteering committee, since 1998.
Chair Space Science Working Group, Association American Universities, 1983-1985. Chair national organizing committee 19th International Cosmic Ray Conference, 1985, 1982-1985.
Achievements
Membership
Fellow American Physical Society (chair astrophysics division 1980-1981). Member American Astronomical Society (member Executive Committee high energy astrophysics division 1982-1984), American Association of University Professors, American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Connections
Married Margaret Ellen Mitouer, June 20, 1965. Children: Elisa, Samuel.
