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from 1974 until his death in 2001. Walker started as the associate professor of applied physics in
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Walker, alongside H.R. Rugge, completed early studies, from 1965 to 1975, to view the Sun's atmosphere with X-ray imaging. After coming to
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pursuing degrees in astronomy and/or (2) been instrumental in creating or supporting innovative and successful STEM programs designed to support underrepresented students or their teachers"; included is a scholarship to a student of the recipient's choice.
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instituted an annual Arthur B.C. Walker II Award "established to honor an outstanding scientist whose research and educational efforts substantially contributes to astronomy and who has (1) demonstrated a substantial commitment to mentoring students from
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multilayered thin films would provide improved images for a X-ray telescope. In 1987, Barbee and Walker's satellites captured some of the first images of the Sun corona.
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