Waldo E. Smith

American geophysicist (1990–1994)
Person Human Q2541721

Facts

13 properties
Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[11]
Date of birth
August 20, 1900
Date of death
August 12, 1994
Place of birth
New Hampton
Place of death
Washington, D.C.
Country of citizenship
United States[6]
Occupation
geophysicist
Educated at
University of Iowa (?–1924), University of Iowa (?–1923)[7][8]
Different from
Waldo Smith[14]
Family name
Smith[12]
Given name
Waldo[13]
🏷️ Also known as
en Waldo E. Smith de Waldo Edward Smith
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NUKAT ID
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Summary

Waldo E. Smith was born in New Hampton[1]. He was born on August 20, 1900[2]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[3]. He died on August 12, 1994[4]. He worked as a geophysicist[5].

Body

Education

Educated at University of Iowa[7], a public research university[15], in United States[16], founded in 1847[17], headquartered in Iowa City[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Waldo E. Smith Award[9], an award[19], founded in 1982[20] and Fellow of the American Geophysical Union[10], a fellowship award[21], in United States[22], founded in 1962[23].

FAQs

Where was Waldo E. Smith born?

Born in New Hampton[1].

Where did Waldo E. Smith die?

Waldo E. Smith died in Washington, D.C.[3].

What did Waldo E. Smith do for work?

Waldo E. Smith worked as geophysicist[5].

Where did Waldo E. Smith go to school?

Waldo E. Smith was educated at University of Iowa[7] and University of Iowa[8].

What awards did Waldo E. Smith receive?

Honors received include Waldo E. Smith Award[9] and Fellow of the American Geophysical Union[10].

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  8. [9] ↑ . agu.org. agu.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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