David Goodstein

David Louis Goodstein (April 5, 1939 – April 10, 2024) was an American physicist and educator. From 1988 to 2007 he served as Vice-provost of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), where he was also a professor of physics and applied physics, as well as (since 1995) the Frank J. Gilloon Distinguished Teaching and Service Professor.

For the LGBT activist and publisher, see David B. Goodstein.

David L. Goodstein
Born
David Louis Goodstein

(1939-04-05)April 5, 1939
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedApril 10, 2024(2024-04-10) (aged 85)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materBrooklyn College
University of Washington
AwardsOersted Medal (1999)
John P. McGovern Medal
Scientific career
FieldsPhysics, applied physics
InstitutionsCalifornia Institute of Technology
Doctoral advisorJ. Gregory Dash
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