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Charles Lawrence

Education

B. S. with Distinction, Honors in Physics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (1970)
Ph. D. in Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1983)

Research Interests

Measurement and analysis of the cosmic microwave background to understand the geometry and content of the Universe
Extragalactic radio sources, their infrared, optical, and X-ray properties, and the accretion history of the Universe
Gravitational lensing

Projects

Spitzer
The Spitzer Space Telescope (formerly SIRTF, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility) was launched into space by a Delta rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida on 25 August 2003.

Planck
Planck is the first European mission to study the birth of the Universe. Expected launch date for Planck: 31st July 2008.

Professional Experience

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (1993-Present)

Principal Scientist, Astrophyhsics Element (2000-Present)
Research Scientist, Astrophysics Element (1993-2000)

California Institute of Technology (1983-1994)

Visiting Associate (1993-1994)
Senior Research Associate (1991-1993)
Senior Research Fellow (1986-1991)
Research Fellow (1983-1986)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Research Assistant (1978-1983)
Baltimore County Public Schools, Maryland, Physics Teacher (1970-1977)

Selected Awards

2004 NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal
For outstanding scientific leadership as well as major technical contributions in resolving complex observatory issues on Spitzer
JPL Level A Leadership Award (1999)
NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal for Development of the Cryogenic HEMT Optimization Program (1999)
JPL Technical Excellence Award, MMIC Low Noise Amplifier Development Team (1999)

Selected Publications

see Curriculum Vitae for full listing of publications

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