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William Bowie

American engineer and geodesist (1872-1940) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 68

William Bowie was an American geodetic engineer noted for promoting geophysical sciences and for being the first President of the American Geophysical Union (AGU). The William Bowie Medal, the highest honor of the AGU, is named in his honor.

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Awards

William Bowie Medal1939
Elliott Cresson Medal1937
Fellow of the American Physical Society
Fellow of the American Geophysical Union

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1872 to 1940 · aged 68