Mathew Alpern

American physiologist who studied color vision
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Mathew Alpern

Summary

Mathew Alpern is a human[1]. His place of birth was Akron[2]. He was born on September 22, 1920[3]. He passed away in Ann Arbor[4]. He died on May 16, 1996[5]. He worked as a physiologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Akron[2], Mathew Alpern…
  • Mathew Alpern died in Ann Arbor[4].
  • Mathew Alpern was born on September 22, 1920[3].
  • Mathew Alpern died on May 16, 1996[5].
  • Mathew Alpern held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Mathew Alpern's professions included physiologist[6].
  • Mathew Alpern's field of work was vision science[9].
  • Among Mathew Alpern's employers was University of Michigan[10].
  • Mathew Alpern was educated at University of Florida[11].
  • Mathew Alpern was educated at Ohio State University[12].
  • Mathew Alpern's education included a stint at Northern Illinois College of Optometry[13].
  • Mathew Alpern's doctoral advisor was Glenn A. Fry[14].
  • Mathew Alpern received the Edgar D. Tillyer Award[15].
  • Mathew Alpern received the Doctor of Science (honorary)[16].
  • Mathew Alpern received the Charles F. Prentice Medal[17].
  • Mathew Alpern was a member of National Academy of Sciences[18].
  • Mathew Alpern is recorded as male[19].
  • Mathew Alpern's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • The cause of death was heart failure[21].
  • Mathew Alpern's given name is recorded as Mathew[22].
  • Mathew Alpern's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].

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Origins and Family

Mathew Alpern was born in Akron[2]. He was born on September 22, 1920[3].

Education

Educated at University of Florida[11], a public research university[24], in United States[25], founded in 1853[26], headquartered in Gainesville[27]; Ohio State University[12], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1870[30], headquartered in Columbus[31]; and Northern Illinois College of Optometry[13]. Mathew Alpern's doctoral advisor was Glenn A. Fry[14].

Career and Affiliations

Mathew Alpern worked as a physiologist[6]. His field of work was vision science[9]. He was employed by University of Michigan[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Edgar D. Tillyer Award[15], a science award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1954[34]; Doctor of Science (honorary)[16], a title of honor[35]; and Charles F. Prentice Medal[17], a science award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1958[38].

Death and Burial

Mathew Alpern died on May 16, 1996[5]. He passed away in Ann Arbor[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[21].

Why It Matters

Mathew Alpern ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Mathew Alpern born?

Mathew Alpern's place of birth was Akron[2].

Where did Mathew Alpern die?

Mathew Alpern died in Ann Arbor[4].

What did Mathew Alpern do for work?

Mathew Alpern worked as physiologist[6].

Where did Mathew Alpern go to school?

Mathew Alpern was educated at University of Florida[11], Ohio State University[12], and Northern Illinois College of Optometry[13].

What awards did Mathew Alpern receive?

Honors received include Edgar D. Tillyer Award[15], Doctor of Science (honorary)[16], and Charles F. Prentice Medal[17].

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  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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