Contact Information
Department of Physics525 Northwestern Avenue
West Lafayette, IN
47907-2036
Map and Directions
Telephone:
(765) 494-2970
Fax:
(765) 494-0706
John Rigden
American Institute of Physics
"Edward M. Purcell: The Complete Physicist"
Thursday April 04, 2013
4:00pm phys203
Refreshments are served at 3:30 p.m. in Physics room 242
With his bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in Electrical Engineering, Edward Purcell soon began a distinguished career in physics. His research initiated new fields of physical research and brought him the Nobel Prize in 1952. He was an outstanding teacher both in and out of the classroom. He served his campus and he served his country at the highest levels. He had human qualities that rarely come together in men of great achievement.