John Elliott Nafe

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John Elliott Nafe

Earth Sciences

#1040

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#1586

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Geophysics

#260

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#296

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John Elliott Nafe

Biology

#12799

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#16300

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Oceanography

#165

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#183

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• Earth Sciences
• Biology

John Elliott Nafe's Degrees

• PhD Geophysics California Institute of Technology
• Bachelors Physics California Institute of Technology

Why Is John Elliott Nafe Influential?

According to Wikipedia, John Elliott Nafe was an American oceanographer and geophysicist best known for his work on acoustic propagation in the oceans and solid earth. Born in Seattle, Nafe received his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan in 1938. He then served in the United States Merchant Marine, leaving to begin graduate studies at Washington University in St. Louis. He obtained an MS degree in 1940 and then joined the Navy during World War II, during which he taught physics and engineering at the U.S. Naval Academy.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With John Elliott Nafe?

John Elliott Nafe is affiliated with the following schools:

• California Institute of Technology
• University of Minnesota
• University of Michigan
• University of California, San Diego
• Columbia University