Daniel N. Baker

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Daniel N. Baker
Born1947 (age 7677)
Alma mater University of Iowa (B.A. Physics/Math, 1969)
(M.S. Space Physics, 1973)
(Ph.D. Space Physics, 1974)
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Awards National Academy of Engineering[2010] [2]
William Bowie Medal[2018] [3]
Scientific career
Fields Astrophysics [4]
Institutions University of Colorado Boulder [4]
Thesis Energetic particle fluxes and spectra in the Jovian magnetosphere [5]  (1974)
Website phys.colorado.edu/people/baker-daniel-0

Daniel N. Baker (born 1947) is an American space scientist. He is the Distinguished Professor of Astrophysical and Planetary Science at the University of Colorado Boulder and director of the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics. [6] [4] He received his B.A. from the University of Iowa in 1969 and his Ph.D. from the same institution in 1974. [6] [1] In 2010 he was elected to the National Academy of Engineering for "leadership in studies, measurements, and predictive tools for the Earth's radiation environment and its impact on U.S. security." [2] [7]

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  2. 1 2 "Dr. Daniel N. Baker". National Academy of Engineering. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  3. "2018 William Bowie Medal Winner" . Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  4. 1 2 3 "University of Colorado Boulder distinguished faculty". Archived from the original on 2016-01-01.
  5. Energetic particle fluxes and spectra in the Jovian magnetosphere. OCLC   10212619.
  6. 1 2 "Official Site". Archived from the original on 2015-11-19.
  7. "Dan Baker elected to National Academy of Engineering" (Press release). Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, University of Colorado. 14 February 2010.