Eric Ford '95

Eric was chosen by NASA to be an integral member of the science team for its Kepler mission, which resulted in the discovery of thousands of planetary systems. Currently, he is a professor at Pennsylvania State University in astronomy and astrophysics. Clarivate Analytics named Ford on their list of Highly Cited Researchers for 2017 and 2018, and he was the recipient of the 2011 Harold C. Urey Prize for outstanding planetary research by a young scientist, one of the field's most prestigious awards.
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