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Title	Milward Rodine
Donor	Tom Huber
Description	This image is a portrait of Physics Professor Milward Rodine. Milward Theodore Rodine was born 10 December 1902 in Lindsborg, Kansas, to Carl Rudolph and Lydia Rodine. He received his bachelor's degree from Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas in 1926, his Master's degree from the University of Kansas in 1930, and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin in 1937. While working on his master's degree he taught high school mathematics in Marion, Kansas for four years. In 1933, Rodine was called to head the Physics Department at Gustavus Adolphus College. He would continue working there for 35 years, until his sudden death on 7 January 1969 while supervising a laboratory in photography. While at Gustavus, Rodine helped to fundraise for the Alfred Nobel Hall of Science and was tasked with designing the Physics area in the new building. He was an active member of the V-12 program teaching staff throughout World War II. During summer months, Rodine worked on projects for many different companies, including, the U.S. Navy, Honeywell, Boeing, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He published regularly and held a patent. While at Gustavus, Rodine served as president of the Minnesota Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers.
Dimensions	92.6 x 136.7
Local Subject	Employees Physics Department. Faculty
Local Identifier	GACA-162-DI-00566
Physical Format	Digital
Parent Collection	GACA Collection 0162. Gustavus Adolphus College Photograph Collection, 1855-Ongoing.
Contributing Institution	College and Lutheran Church Archives, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 West College Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082
Rights Management	Creative Commons Use: Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works. Image is property of Gustavus Adolphus College.
Publisher	College and Lutheran Church Archives, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 West College Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082
Type	Image/still image
Format	Image/jpeg
Date Online	2017-05-11

Milward Rodine

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