Simon Ostrach facts for kids

Simon Ostrach (born December 26, 1923 – died October 2, 2017) was an important American scientist and professor. He was a leader in studying how liquids and gases move when they are pushed by differences in temperature, like how hot air rises. He also did amazing work in the field of microgravity, which is about how things behave in space where there's very little gravity.

Early Life and Learning

Simon Ostrach grew up in Providence, Rhode Island. He went to Rhode Island State College and earned two degrees in engineering. Later, he studied at Brown University and received two more degrees, including his highest degree, a PhD, in Applied Mathematics. This means he was very good at using math to solve real-world problems.

His Amazing Career

Simon Ostrach was a highly respected professor at several universities. He taught at Florida State University and was also a special professor at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio.

He was recognized for his groundbreaking work. In 1998, NASA, the space agency, called him one of their "12 Superstars of Modern Aeronautics." This shows how important his research was for understanding flight and space. He was also a member of the National Academy of Engineering and the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. These are groups that honor the best scientists and engineers in the country.

About His Family

Simon Ostrach was married and had five children. He passed away in 2017 when he was 93 years old.