Background
Stebbins, Joel was born on July 30, 1878 in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Son of Charles Sumner and Sara Ann (Stubbs) Stebbins.
Stebbins, Joel was born on July 30, 1878 in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Son of Charles Sumner and Sara Ann (Stubbs) Stebbins.
Bachelor of Science, University of Nebraska, 1899, Doctor of Laws, 1940. Student of University of Wisconsin, 1900-1901, honorary Doctor of Science, 1920. Lick Observatory, University of California, Doctor of Philosophy, 1903, Doctor of Laws, 1953.
Student of University Munich, 1912-1913.
Doctor of Science, University Chicago, 1954.
Instructor in astronomy, University of Illinois, 1903-1904, assistant professor, 1904-1913, professor and director Observatory, 1913-1922. Director Washburn Observatory and professor astronomy, University of Wisconsin, 1922-1948, emeritus, also research associate Mount Wilson Observatory. Research associate Lick Observatory from 1948.
Member National Academy Sciences, American Philosophical Society, American Academy Arts and Sciences, American Association for the Advancement of Science (vice president), American Astronomical Society (secretary, vice president, president).
Married May Louise Prentiss, June 27, 1905. Children: Robert P., Isabelle (Mistress T. A. Dodge).