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Eric Isaacs

Professor in the Department of Physics @ University of Chicago

Chicago, United States

Eric Isaacs is a grant investor at University of Chicago in Chicago focused on Infrastructure and Optical Communication. Provost of The University of Chicago and a Professor in the Department of Physics, the James Franck Institute and the College. The former Director of Argonne National Laboratory, Dr. Isaacs has also served as the Founding Director of Argonne’s Center for Nanoscale Materials and as Deputy Laboratory Director for Programs, and currently sits on theBoard of Governors of UChicago Argonne, LLC, and on the board of the Marine Biological Laboratory.

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Industries Eric Isaacs invests in

InfrastructureOptical CommunicationCommunications Infrastructure

Stages Eric Isaacs invests in

Grant

Countries Eric Isaacs invests in

United States

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  • Infrastructure 1 (100%)
  • Optical Communication 1 (100%)
  • Communications Infrastructure 1 (100%)

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Giant Magellan Telescope Organization Giant Magellan Telescope Organization
The Giant Magellan Telescope will be one member of the next class of super giant earth-based telescopes that promises to revolutionize Their view and understanding of the universe. It will be constructed in the Las Campanas Observatory in Chile. Commissioning of the telescope is scheduled to begin in 2021. $205M / Grant / Aug 02, 2022

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About University of Chicago

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University of Chicago is a private research university that focuses on sciences, medicine, economics, law, business, and others. In addition to providing a dynamic education based on critical thinking and interdisciplinary exposure, the university sponsors hundreds of art and cultural events open to the public free of charge. Venues such as theCourt Theatre, the Oriental Institute, and the Smart Museum often host these events for local residents and students. The university’s retail development initiatives also help strengthen the economic health of the city.Academics include more than 50 areas of specialized undergraduate and graduate study, including some interdisciplinary programs like Big Problems, which tackles matters of global and universal concern that do not belong to one discipline or interest group, scientific fields like Biological Chemistry, and more.Experiential programs known as “Chicago Careers In” provide students with research, internships, and advising in fields like business and health professions.

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Eric Isaacs Professor in the Department of Physics
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Eric Isaacs invests primarily in Infrastructure, Optical Communication and Communications Infrastructure startups, most often at Grant stage. Most of the 1 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

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