William Giauque
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William Giauque
Summary
William Giauque is a human[1]. His place of birth was Niagara Falls[2]. He was born on +1895-05-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Berkeley[4]. He died on +1982-03-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and engineer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- William Giauque's place of birth was Niagara Falls[2].
- William Giauque passed away in Berkeley[4].
- William Giauque was born on +1895-05-12T00:00:00Z[3].
- William Giauque died on +1982-03-28T00:00:00Z[5].
- William Giauque held citizenship in United States[9].
- William Giauque held citizenship in Canada[10].
- William Giauque worked as a chemist[6].
- William Giauque's professions included engineer[7].
- William Giauque's field of work was physical chemistry[11].
- Among William Giauque's employers was University of California, Berkeley[12].
- William Giauque was educated at University of California, Berkeley[13].
- William Giauque's doctoral advisor was George Ernest Gibson[14].
- William Giauque received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry[15].
- William Giauque received the Elliott Cresson Medal[16].
- William Giauque received the Willard Gibbs Award[17].
- William Giauque was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].
- William Giauque was a member of American Philosophical Society[19].
- William Giauque was a member of American Physical Society[20].
- William Giauque was a member of National Academy of Sciences[21].
- William Giauque is recorded as male[22].
- William Giauque's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- William Giauque supervised Theodore H. Geballe as a doctoral student[24].
- William Giauque supervised David A. Shirley as a doctoral student[25].
- William Giauque supervised Ian R. Bartky as a doctoral student[26].
- William Giauque supervised Thomas Reichert as a doctoral student[27].
Body
Origins and Family
William Giauque was born in Niagara Falls[2]. He was born on +1895-05-12T00:00:00Z[3].
Education
William Giauque was educated at University of California, Berkeley[13]. His doctoral advisor was George Ernest Gibson[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and engineer[7]. William Giauque's field of work was physical chemistry[11]. Among his employers was University of California, Berkeley[12]. Doctoral students include Theodore H. Geballe[24], a physicist[28], 1920–2021[29], of United States[30], awarded the Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize[31], specialised in condensed matter physics[32]; David A. Shirley[25], a chemist[33], 1934–2021[34], of United States[35], awarded the Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award[36]; Ian R. Bartky[26], a physical chemist[37], 1934–2007[38], of United States[39]; and Thomas Reichert[27], a researcher[40].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Prize in Chemistry[15], a chemistry award[41], in Sweden[42], founded in 1901[43]; Elliott Cresson Medal[16], an award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1875[46]; and Willard Gibbs Award[17], a chemistry award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1911[49].
Death and Burial
William Giauque died on +1982-03-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Berkeley[4].
Why It Matters
William Giauque ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
His notable doctoral advisees include Theodore H. Geballe[52], a physicist[53], 1920–2021[54], of United States[55], awarded the Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize[56], specialised in condensed matter physics[57].
FAQs
Where was William Giauque born?
Born in Niagara Falls[2], William Giauque…
Where did William Giauque die?
William Giauque died in Berkeley[4].
What did William Giauque do for work?
William Giauque worked as chemist[6] and engineer[7].
Where did William Giauque go to school?
William Giauque was educated at University of California, Berkeley[13].
What awards did William Giauque receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Chemistry[15], Elliott Cresson Medal[16], and Willard Gibbs Award[17].