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Hans Neuberger

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Hans Hermann Neuberger (1910–1996)[1] was head of Pennsylvania State University's Department of Meteorology.[1]

Early life

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On 17 February 1910, Hans Hermann Neuberger was born in Mannheim, Germany.

Education

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In 1936, Neuberger received a doctorate from the University of Hamburg in Hamburg, Germany. In 1937, Neuberger emigrated to the United States.

Career

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Neuberger started his career as an instructor of geophysics at Pennsylvania State College.[1] Neuberger's skills in the creation and use of instrumentation were notable; he designed a polarimeter.[2] In 1970, Neuberger retired but continued to teach at the University of South Florida.[1]

In 1972, Penn State established the Hans Neuberger teaching award to honor Neuberger. It is given to its top teaching assistants for teaching meteorology at the elementary level.[3]

Personal life

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On January 13, 1996, Neuberger died in Sun City Center, Florida. Neuberger was 85.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Finding Aid for the Hans SH. Neuberger Papers". Pennsylvania State University. Archived from the original on 2010-07-16. Retrieved 2009-12-26.
  2. ^ "The First Decade". Pennsylvania State University Department of Meteorology. Retrieved 2009-12-26.
  3. ^ "Meteorology Awards". Pennsylvania State University. Retrieved December 22, 2018.
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