Hans Neuberger

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

Early life

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

Education

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

Career

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

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

References
  1. "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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