Robert M. Boynton

psychologist, neuroscientist
Person human Q57061264
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Robert M. Boynton

Summary

Robert M. Boynton is a human[1]. He was born in Evanston[2]. He was born on October 28, 1924[3]. He passed away in Del Mar[4]. He died on September 4, 2006[5]. He worked as a psychologist[6] and neuroscientist[7].

Key Facts

  • Robert M. Boynton's place of birth was Evanston[2].
  • Robert M. Boynton passed away in Del Mar[4].
  • Robert M. Boynton was born on October 28, 1924[3].
  • Robert M. Boynton died on September 4, 2006[5].
  • Robert M. Boynton held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Robert M. Boynton's professions included psychologist[6].
  • Robert M. Boynton's professions included neuroscientist[7].
  • Robert M. Boynton's field of work was visual perception[9].
  • Robert M. Boynton was employed by University of California, San Diego[10].
  • Among Robert M. Boynton's employers was University of Rochester[11].
  • Robert M. Boynton was educated at Brown University[12].
  • Robert M. Boynton's education included a stint at Amherst College[13].
  • Robert M. Boynton received the Edgar D. Tillyer Award[14].
  • Robert M. Boynton received the Charles F. Prentice Medal[15].
  • Robert M. Boynton received the Frederic Ives Medal[16].
  • Robert M. Boynton received the Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[17].
  • Robert M. Boynton was a member of National Academy of Sciences[18].
  • Robert M. Boynton was a member of Society of Experimental Psychologists[19].
  • Robert M. Boynton is recorded as male[20].
  • Robert M. Boynton's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • The cause of death was bladder cancer[22].
  • Robert M. Boynton's given name is recorded as Robert[23].
  • Robert M. Boynton's described at URL is recorded as https://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/archive/newsrel/general/boyntonobit.asp[24].
  • Robert M. Boynton's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].

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Origins and Family

Robert M. Boynton was born in Evanston[2]. He was born on October 28, 1924[3].

Education

Educated at Brown University[12], a private university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1765[28], headquartered in Providence[29] and Amherst College[13], a liberal arts college[30], in United States[31], founded in 1821[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist[6] and neuroscientist[7]. Robert M. Boynton's field of work was visual perception[9]. Employers include University of California, San Diego[10], a public university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1960[35] and University of Rochester[11], a university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1850[38], headquartered in Rochester[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Edgar D. Tillyer Award[14], a science award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1954[42]; Charles F. Prentice Medal[15], a science award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1958[45]; Frederic Ives Medal[16], a science award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1929[48]; and Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[17], a fellowship award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1874[51].

Death and Burial

Robert M. Boynton died on September 4, 2006[5]. He passed away in Del Mar[4]. The cause of death was bladder cancer[22].

FAQs

Where was Robert M. Boynton born?

Born in Evanston[2], Robert M. Boynton…

Where did Robert M. Boynton die?

Robert M. Boynton died in Del Mar[4].

What did Robert M. Boynton do for work?

Robert M. Boynton worked as psychologist[6] and neuroscientist[7].

Where did Robert M. Boynton go to school?

Robert M. Boynton was educated at Brown University[12] and Amherst College[13].

What awards did Robert M. Boynton receive?

Honors received include Edgar D. Tillyer Award[14], Charles F. Prentice Medal[15], Frederic Ives Medal[16], and Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[17].

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