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Odishaw, Hubert 'Hugh'

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American scientist, executive director of the US National Committee for the International Geophysical Year, 1954-1965

Hugh Odishaw became assistant to the director of the National Bureau of Standards 1946-1954, served as executive director of the U.S. National Committee for the International Geophysical Year from 1954-1965, and then became the executive secretary of the division of physical sciences in the National Academy of Sciences, 1966-1972.

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USA
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Chronology

2 events

1916 October 13

  • Birth of Hubert 'Hugh' Odishaw - . Nation: USA. Related Persons: Odishaw. American scientist, executive director of the US National Committee for the International Geophysical Year, 1954-1965.

1984 March 1

  • Death of Hubert 'Hugh' Odishaw at Tucson, Pima, AZ. - . Nation: USA. Related Persons: Odishaw. American scientist, executive director of the US National Committee for the International Geophysical Year, 1954-1965.