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Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Detlev Bronk
1897-08-13 – 1975-11-17
Life & Legacy
Detlev Wulf Bronk (August 13, 1897 – November 17, 1975) was a prominent American scientist, educator, and administrator. He is credited with establishing biophysics as a recognized discipline. Bronk served as president of Johns Hopkins University from 1949 to 1953 and as president of The Rockefeller University from 1953 to 1968. Bronk also held the presidency of the National Academy of Sciences between 1950 and 1962.
Occupation & Career
physician, biophysicist, educator, physiologist
Education
University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts; Swarthmore College
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Presidential Medal of Freedom; National Medal of Science; Benjamin Franklin Medal; NAS Public Welfare Medal; Croonian Medal and Lecture; Foreign Member of the Royal Society; Franklin Medal
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Benjamin Franklin Medal · Croonian Medal and Lecture · Foreign Member of the Royal Society · Franklin Medal · NAS Public Welfare Medal · National Medal of Science · Presidential Medal of Freedom
Employer
Johns Hopkins University · The Rockefeller University · University of Michigan · University of Pennsylvania
Organizations & Memberships
American Academy of Arts and Sciences · American Philosophical Society · National Academy of Sciences · Phi Kappa Psi · Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium · Royal Society of London
Education & Institutions
Swarthmore College · University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
Verified Legacy Record
Award
National Medal of Science
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Benjamin Franklin Medal
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Award
NAS Public Welfare Medal
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Croonian Medal and Lecture
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Foreign Member of the Royal Society
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Franklin Medal
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Family Child
J. Ramsey Bronk
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Sources & Provenance
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