Stefi Baum

Stefi Baum (born in Chicago, Illinois) is an American astronomer. The American Astronomical Society honored her work by awarding her the Annie J. Cannon Prize in 1993.[1][2] Baum helped to develop the Hubble telescope and starting in 2004 was the director of Rochester Institute of Technology’s Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science.[3] Baum received her Bachelor of Arts in physics from Harvard University and a PhD in astronomy from the University of Maryland.[4] She is currently the Dean of the Faculty of Science and Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manitoba.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Annie Jump Cannon Award in Astronomy". American Astronomical Society. 27 June 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  2. ↑ https://www.nsf.gov/mps/ast/aaac/members/2011-12_bios/stefi_baum.pdf
  3. ↑ Barlow, Robert (16 August 2008). "Astronomer finds a balance with being Mom". MPNnow. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
  4. 1 2 "Faculty of Science - Profile - Dr. Stefi Baum, Dean". University of Manitoba. 1 September 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
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