William V. Houston
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William Vermillion Houston (/ˈhaʊstən/,[lower-alpha 1] January 19, 1900 – August 22, 1968) was an American physicist who made contributions to spectroscopy, quantum mechanics, and solid-state physics as well as being a teacher and administrator. He became the second president of Rice University in 1946.
Quick Facts 2nd President of Rice University, Preceded by ...
William V. Houston | |
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2nd President of Rice University | |
In office 1946–1961 | |
Preceded by | Edgar Odell Lovett |
Succeeded by | Kenneth Pitzer |
Personal details | |
Born | (1900-01-19)January 19, 1900 Mount Gilead, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | August 22, 1968(1968-08-22) (aged 68) Edinburgh, Scotland |
Alma mater | |
Awards | Rice University Medal of Honor - 1962 |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Physics |
Institutions | |
Thesis | The structure of the red line of hydrogen and the interpretation of doublets in other elements (1925) |
Doctoral advisor | Alfred D. Cole |
Other academic advisors | |
Doctoral students | Robert B. Leighton |
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