Neil Shubin
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Neil Shubin
Summary
Neil Shubin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on December 22, 1960[3]. He worked as a paleontologist[4], university teacher[5], writer[6], anatomist[7], and biologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (249 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Philadelphia[2], Neil Shubin…
- Neil Shubin was born on December 22, 1960[3].
- Neil Shubin held citizenship in United States[10].
- Neil Shubin worked as a paleontologist[4].
- Neil Shubin worked as a university teacher[5].
- Neil Shubin worked as a writer[6].
- Neil Shubin's professions included anatomist[7].
- Neil Shubin worked as a biologist[8].
- Neil Shubin's field of work was paleontology[11].
- Among Neil Shubin's employers was University of Chicago[12].
- Neil Shubin's education included a stint at Harvard University[13].
- Neil Shubin's education included a stint at Columbia University[14].
- Neil Shubin's education included a stint at University of California, Berkeley[15].
- Neil Shubin's education included a stint at Colgate University[16].
- Neil Shubin was educated at Lower Merion High School[17].
- Neil Shubin received the Guggenheim Fellowship[18].
- Neil Shubin received the Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[19].
- Neil Shubin received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
- Neil Shubin was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
- Neil Shubin was a member of National Academy of Sciences[22].
- Neil Shubin is recorded as male[23].
- Neil Shubin's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Neil Shubin's Commons category is recorded as Neil Shubin[25].
- Neil Shubin's family name is recorded as Shubin[26].
- Neil Shubin's given name is recorded as Neil[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1960-12-22[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 117e88da-4cc9-472e-993a-b233ae844640[31]
Body
Origins and Family
Neil Shubin's place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on December 22, 1960[3].
Education
Educated at Harvard University[13], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1636[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; Columbia University[14], a private university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1754[38], headquartered in Manhattan[39]; University of California, Berkeley[15], a public research university[40], in United States[41], founded in 1868[42], headquartered in Berkeley[43]; Colgate University[16], a private university[44], in United States[45], founded in 1819[46], headquartered in Hamilton[47]; and Lower Merion High School[17], a high school[48], in United States[49], founded in 1894[50]. Neil Shubin studied under Farish Jenkins[51].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include paleontologist[4], university teacher[5], writer[6], anatomist[7], and biologist[8]. Neil Shubin's field of work was paleontology[11]. He was employed by University of Chicago[12].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[18], a fellowship grant[52], in United States[53], founded in 1925[54]; Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[19], a fellowship award[55], in United States[56], founded in 1874[57]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20], a fellowship award[58].
Why It Matters
Neil Shubin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (249 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
He is credited with the discovery of Tiktaalik[61], a fossil taxon[62].
FAQs
Where was Neil Shubin born?
Neil Shubin was born in Philadelphia[2].
What did Neil Shubin do for work?
Neil Shubin worked as paleontologist[4], university teacher[5], writer[6], anatomist[7], and biologist[8].
Where did Neil Shubin go to school?
Neil Shubin was educated at Harvard University[13], Columbia University[14], University of California, Berkeley[15], and Colgate University[16].
What awards did Neil Shubin receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[18], Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[19], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
What did Neil Shubin discover?
Neil Shubin is credited as discoverer of Tiktaalik[61].