Dr.
Steven V. W. Beckwith
University of California, Berkeley
Astronomer; Research institution administrator; Educator
Area
Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Specialty
Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Earth Sciences
Elected
2004
Director. Leading observational astronomer in the areas of star formation, circumstellar disks, molecular emission, and infrared detectors and techniques. Directs two international institutes and chairs strategic panels for the NRC, NASA, and ESA. Has advocated for the scientific productivity of the Hubble Space Telescope.
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