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David Spergel to lead new Center for Computational Astronomy | Simons Foundation

November 10, 2015   Astronomers, astronomy, Astrophysics, Simons Foundation

The Simons Foundation is delighted to announce the creation of the Center for Computational Astronomy (CCA) and the appointment of David Spergel as its director.

David Spergel, Ph.D.

Source: David Spergel to lead new Center for Computational Astronomy | Simons Foundation

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