The William H. Nelson Physics & Astronomy Research Endowment

Introduction

The William H. Nelson Physics & Astronomy Research Endowment was set up to honor the memory of Dr. William H. Nelson, Ph.D. Dr. Nelson worked at Georgia State University from 1974 until his sudden death in 2010.

Dr. Nelson began as an assistant professor in 1971, became tenured in 1981, a full professor in 1988, and served as the acting chair of the Physics & Astronomy Department from 1992-1994. He became full chair in 1994. In 2004, Dr. Nelson became Associate Dean of Research for the College of Arts & Sciences. In 2009, he served as interim chair of the Math Department.

Dr. William H. Nelson, Ph.D.

Associate Dean of Research, Georgia State University’s College of Arts & Science, 2004-2010.

Dr. Nelson speaking for a College of Arts & Sciences video.

About

Dr. Nelson at his daughter Sarah's wedding.

This Endowment seeks to further research in Physics & Astronomy at Georgia State University. It has been created to honor the memory of a long-time member of the University faculty, Dr. William H. Nelson, Ph.D. Dr. Nelson worked at the University from 1974 until his sudden and unexpected death in December of 2010. He served [...]

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Donate

Donating to the endowment will help honor the memory of Dr. William H. Nelson, Ph.D., and the work he did for Georgia State University. Donations may be made to: The William H. Nelson Physics & Astronomy Research Endowment, GSU Foundation, P.O. Box 3963, Atlanta, GA 30302-3963 To donate online, follow the steps below: Go to [...]

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Contact Information

To learn more about how to contribute to this endowment please contact either of the following: John Clark Email: johnclark@gsu.edu Senior Director of Development, College of Arts & Sciences, Georgia State University John William Nelson Email: johnwilliamnelson@mac.com Website Administrator for williamhnelson.com

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The Endowment’s Goals

The goal of the William H. Nelson Physics & Astronomy Research Endowment is to further research in the physics and astronomy department. The details of how the endowment plan to achieve this goal have not been finalized. As the endowment develops and grows the endowment documents shall be made public and news of any programs supported by the endowment shall be posted here. Read More

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News About The Endowment

First William H. Nelson Lecture

Dr. William Bernhard from the University of Rochester will be the first William H. Nelson Lecturer. The details of the lecture are as follows: Title: Damage Due to Ionizing Radiation: from DNA to Protein and Back Again Abstract: TBA, will be available here. When: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 3:30 PM EST Where: Room 218, Natural Science Center (NSC), Georgia State University NOTES: There will be a coffee preceding the lecture at 3pm in room 272 NSC More Information: http://www.phy-astr.gsu.edu/seminar/seminar.html#NEW Map...

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GSU Remembrance @ The Rialto

Georgia State University is holding a remembrance reception for Dr. Nelson on Thursday, January 20, 2011. From the GSU Calendar: The College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Physics and Astronomy will hold a reception to remember William Nelson on Thursday, January 20, from 1-2 p.m. in the Rialto Center lobby. The occasion will include remarks from college and department representatives and from the Nelson family. Light refreshments will be served. Learn more by visiting this...

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Endowment Created

The William H. Nelson Physics & Astronomy Endowment has been created. You can send donations to: The William H Nelson Physics & Astronomy Research Endowment, GSU Foundation, P.O. Box 3963, Atlanta, GA 30302-3963 Read More

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