Lisa Randall
American theoretical physicist
1962 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American theoretical physicist
Born
June 18, 1962
Age
~64 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, university teacher, physicist
United StatesBorn in Queens
1962
Born in Queens (1962-06-18)
1992
AwardPresidential Young Investigator Award
2007
AwardLilienfeld Prize
2007
Awardhonorary doctor of the University of Antwerp
2010
AwardErna Hamburger Prize
2012
AwardAndrew Gemant Award
About
Lisa Randall is an American theoretical physicist and Frank B. Baird, Jr. Professor of Science at Harvard University. Her research includes the fundamental forces of nature and dimensions of space. She studies the Standard Model, supersymmetry, possible solutions to the hierarchy problem concerning the relative weakness of gravity, cosmology of dimensions, baryogenesis, cosmological inflation, and dark matter. She co-developed the Randall–Sundrum model, first published in 1999 with Raman Sundrum.
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Who is Lisa Randall?+
Lisa Randall is an American theoretical physicist and Frank B. Baird, Jr. Professor of Science at Harvard University. Her research includes the fundamental forces of nature and dimensions of space. She studies the Standard Model, supersymmetry, possible solutions to the hierarchy problem concerning
What does the name Lisa mean?+
The name Lisa means "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: Diminutive of Elisabeth in several European languages. The computer is named after Lisa Brennan-Jobs, officially explained as an acronym for “Locally Integrated Software Architecture”.". It is of English origin.
When was Lisa Randall born?+
Lisa Randall was born on June 18, 1962.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: Diminutive of Elisabeth in several European languages. The computer is named after Lisa Brennan-Jobs, officially explained as an acronym for “Locally Integrated Software Architecture”.
The name Lisa is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: Diminutive of Elisabeth in several European languages. The computer is named after Lisa Brennan-Jobs, officially explained as an acronym for “Locally Integrated Software Architecture”.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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You made me understand something I thought was beyond me.
— a curious mind
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
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