E. L. Goldwasser Joins University of Illinois
Edwin L. Goldwasser, Deputy Director of Fermilab since 1967, has accepted a position at the University of Illinois-Champaign. On September 1 he will become the new Vice Chancellor for Research and Dean of the Graduate School at the University.
Dr. Goldwasser was one of the founders of Fermilab. From 1951 to 1967 he was involved in the efforts of midwestern universities to strengthen their research facilities in high energy physics. He served on a number of national and regional committees, including the site evaluation committee which eventually recommended the "Weston" site to the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission for the construction of Fermilab.
At Fermilab, in addition to his duties as Deputy Director, he has been actively concerned with the scheduling of the experimental program and has been personally involved with programs implementing equal employment opportunity. Together with Director R. Wilson, he authored the Laboratory's original "Policy on Human Rights," issued in 1968.
Dr. Goldwasser did his undergraduate work at Harvard University. Following service as a physicist with the U.S. Navy, he received his Ph.D. in physics from the University of California-Berkeley, then served a year on the faculty there, before going to the University of Illinois in 1951.
Chancellor William P. Gerberding of the University of Illinois says of the appointment, "Ned Goldwasser will join the Vice Chancellor and me in what I am sure will become lively and constructive discussions of what this administration should be doing about academic programs. Goldwasser is a man of high standards and sound judgment, as well as scientific brilliance. His presence will be felt on this campus."
In a tribute to Dr. Goldwasser when he announced the resignation. Dr. Wilson commented, "We cannot help but give expression to deep anguish at the loss of a founder and creator of Fermilab... the successes of the Laboratory, the firm foundation for the future, the cultural ambience, the spirit of opportunity for all, the international importance of our work, are all monuments to his sense of the value of science and its place in our society.
"I have been honored and privileged to be associated with this great physicist and lovable man in the adventure of Fermilab. I am sure I speak for all of us in the respect and appreciation for what he has done to bring Fermilab to its present eminence."