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Backus, George Edward
May 24, 1930 · Chicago, Illinois
Biography
George Edward Backus (born May 24, 1930) is an American geophysicist, best known for his work with J. Freeman Gilbert on inverse methods for geophysical data. He was born in Chicago and trained at the University of Chicago, earning an M.S. in mathematics in 1950 and a Ph.D. in physics in 1956.
Achievements
Backus has received numerous awards, including the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society (1986) and the John Adam Fleming Medal of the American Geophysical Union (1986). He was elected a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Fun facts
Backus worked on Project Matterhorn at Princeton and served as a professor of geophysics at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography until 1994. His brother Milo is also a geophysicist.
Source: Wikipedia
| Full name | Backus, George Edward |
| Date of birth | May 24, 1930 |
| Time of birth | 10:47 |
| Place of birth | Chicago, Illinois |
| Country | Illinois |
| Sun sign | Gemini |
| Rodden scale | AA — AA — Verified time |
Reliability classification based on the Rodden scale, a standard created by Lois Rodden and widely used in astrological databases to assess the quality of birth data.
An innovator in geophysics with a curious and analytical mind.
With the Sun in Gemini in the 12th house, Backus possessed an inquisitive mind and an original approach to research. His Moon in Aries in the 11th house suggests a strong motivation to collaborate and share innovative ideas. Jupiter in Gemini enhances his ability to communicate complex concepts, while Saturn in Capricorn indicates discipline in his academic work.
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