Bernard Vonnegut

American atmospheric scientist, chemist (1914–1997)
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Bernard Vonnegut

Summary

Bernard Vonnegut is a human[1]. His place of birth was Indianapolis[2]. He was born on August 29, 1914[3]. He died in Albany[4]. He died on April 25, 1997[5]. He worked as an atmospheric chemist[6], physicist[7], meteorologist[8], university teacher[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (222 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Indianapolis[2], Bernard Vonnegut…
  • Bernard Vonnegut passed away in Albany[4].
  • Bernard Vonnegut was born on August 29, 1914[3].
  • Bernard Vonnegut was born on 1914[12].
  • Bernard Vonnegut died on April 25, 1997[5].
  • Bernard Vonnegut's father was Kurt Vonnegut, Sr.[13].
  • Bernard Vonnegut's mother was Edith Vonnegut[14].
  • Bernard Vonnegut held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Bernard Vonnegut worked as an atmospheric chemist[6].
  • Bernard Vonnegut worked as a physicist[7].
  • Bernard Vonnegut worked as a meteorologist[8].
  • Bernard Vonnegut's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Bernard Vonnegut worked as a writer[10].
  • Bernard Vonnegut's field of work was atmospheric chemistry[16].
  • Bernard Vonnegut's field of work was atmospheric electricity[17].
  • Bernard Vonnegut's field of work was chemical engineering[18].
  • Among Bernard Vonnegut's employers was State University of New York at Albany[19].
  • Bernard Vonnegut was employed by General Electric Research Laboratory[20].
  • Among Bernard Vonnegut's employers was Arthur D. Little[21].
  • Among Bernard Vonnegut's employers was Massachusetts Institute of Technology[22].
  • Bernard Vonnegut was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[23].
  • Bernard Vonnegut's education included a stint at Park Tudor School[24].
  • Bernard Vonnegut's education included a stint at Shortridge High School[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Bernard Vonnegut is cloud seeding[26].
  • Bernard Vonnegut received the Ig Nobel Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Indianapolis[2], Bernard Vonnegut… Recorded date of birth include August 29, 1914[3] and 1914[12]. His father was Kurt Vonnegut, Sr.[13]. His mother was Edith Vonnegut[14].

Education

Educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[23], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1861[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Park Tudor School[24], a school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1902[34]; and Shortridge High School[25], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1864[37]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Philosophy in Inorganic Chemistry[38] and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include atmospheric chemist[6], physicist[7], meteorologist[8], university teacher[9], and writer[10]. Fields of work include atmospheric chemistry[16], a branch of chemistry[40]; atmospheric electricity[17]; and chemical engineering[18], an applied science[41]. Employers include State University of New York at Albany[19], a public university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1844[44], headquartered in Albany[45]; General Electric Research Laboratory[20], a laboratory[46], in United States[47], founded in 1900[48]; Arthur D. Little[21], a management consulting company[49], in United States[50], founded in 1886[51], headquartered in Brussels metropolitan area[52]; and Massachusetts Institute of Technology[22], a university[53], in United States[54], founded in 1861[55], headquartered in Cambridge[56].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Bernard Vonnegut is cloud seeding[26].

Recognition

Awards received include Ig Nobel Prize[27], an ironic award[57], in United States[58], founded in 1991[59] and honorary chairperson[60], an honorary position[61].

Death and Burial

Bernard Vonnegut died on April 25, 1997[5]. He passed away in Albany[4]. The cause of death was cancer[62].

Why It Matters

Bernard Vonnegut ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (222 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

FAQs

Where was Bernard Vonnegut born?

Bernard Vonnegut's place of birth was Indianapolis[2].

Where did Bernard Vonnegut die?

Bernard Vonnegut died in Albany[4].

Who were Bernard Vonnegut's parents?

Bernard Vonnegut's father was Kurt Vonnegut, Sr.[13]. Bernard Vonnegut's mother was Edith Vonnegut[14].

What did Bernard Vonnegut do for work?

Bernard Vonnegut worked as atmospheric chemist[6], physicist[7], meteorologist[8], university teacher[9], and writer[10].

Where did Bernard Vonnegut go to school?

Bernard Vonnegut was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[23], Park Tudor School[24], and Shortridge High School[25].

What awards did Bernard Vonnegut receive?

Honors received include Ig Nobel Prize[27] and honorary chairperson[60].

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  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Notable work cloud seeding
    Academic degree Doctor of Philosophy in Inorganic Chemistry, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
    Given name Bernard
    Field of work atmospheric chemistry, atmospheric electricity, chemical engineering
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