James Van Allen
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James Alfred Van Allen was an American space scientist at the University of Iowa. He was instrumental in establishing the field of magnetospheric research in space.
Van Allen at the National Air and Space Museum, 1977
James Van Allen holding (Loki) instrumented Rockoon, Credit: JPL
Model of Van Allen Radiation Belts, Credit: NASA
Pickering, Van Allen, and Von Braun IGY News Conference at National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C.
University of Iowa
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The University of Iowa is a public research university in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1847, it is the oldest university in the state. The University of Iowa is organized into 12 colleges offering more than 200 areas of study and seven professional degrees.
Iowa Old Capitol Building, Iowa City, 1855
Old Capitol Museum
Art Building West, University of Iowa School of Art and Art History
General Hospital's collegiate Gothic tower is prevalent on the west side of campus