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Lawrence R. Hafstad (Lawrence Randolph Hafstad) was born on 18 June, 1904 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., is an American electrical engineer and physicist. Discover Lawrence R. Hafstad's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 89 years old?

Popular As Lawrence Randolph Hafstad
Occupation Nuclear physicist Electrical engineer
Age 89 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 18 June, 1904
Birthday 18 June
Birthplace Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Date of death 12 October, 1993
Died Place Oldwick, New Jersey, U.S.
Nationality United States

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1904

Lawrence Randolph Hafstad (June 18, 1904 – October 12, 1993) was an American electrical engineer and physicist notable for his pioneering work on nuclear reactors and development of proximity fuzes.

1926

He attended the University of Minnesota, graduating in electrical engineering in 1926.

1928

He had begun working with the Carnegie Institution for Science from 1928.

1931

In 1931, he earned the American Association for the Advancement of Science Prize for his research with Merle A. Tuve and Odd Dahl.

1933

He was awarded his Ph.D. in physics at Johns Hopkins University in 1933.

1935

Between 1935 and 1947, he was a frequent participant at the Washington Conferences on Theoretical Physics sponsored by George Washington University and Carnegie Institute of Washington.

1939

In 1939, he created the first nuclear fission reaction in the United States.

Hafstad was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

He was the son of two Norwegian immigrants.

1946

Between 1946 and 1954, he was a professor of physics at Johns Hopkins University.

1947

From 1947-1949, he was director of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory.

During that same period, he was executive secretary of the research and development board at the Department of Defense.

1949

From 1949 to 1955, he served as director of reactor development with the United States Atomic Energy Commission.

1955

In 1955, he became a vice president at the General Motors Corporation and was chief of its research laboratories.

1968

In 1968, Hafstad was elected to the National Academy of Engineering.

1993

Hafstad died on October 12, 1993, at his home in the Oldwick section of Tewksbury Township, New Jersey.