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W. Beall Fowler, Ph.D.

W. Beall Fowler, Ph.D.W. Beall Fowler, Ph.D., has been a Da Vinci Science Center Trustee since Feb. 2014. He is the husband of the late Linny Fowler, a Founding Da Vinci Science Center Trustee and benefactor.

Current Affiliation: Professor Emeritus of Physics, Lehigh University

Previous Affiliations: Professor of Physics, Lehigh University; Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Lehigh University

Additional Community Service: Board President, Bethlehem Historic District Association; Board member, Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Association; former Board President, Historic Bethlehem Inc.; former Board President, Historic Bethlehem Partnership; former Board member, WDIY-FM Lehigh Valley Community Public Radio

Honors: Da Vinci Science Center 2004 Spirit of Verrocchio Mentorship Award; American Physical Society Fellowship; University of Rochester Eastman Kodak Scientific Award; Lehigh University College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Teaching Award; Lehigh University, R. R. and E. C. Hillman Award

Education: Doctorate degree in Physics from the University of Rochester; bachelor’s degree in Physics from Lehigh University