23 moments

1. Birth in Toyohashi

   1926-09-19 · Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan

   

   Koshiba was born in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture.

2. University of Tokyo graduation

   1951-01-01 · University of Tokyo, Hongo Campus, Tokyo, Japan

   

   Koshiba completed his physics education at the University of Tokyo before moving to the United States for doctoral study. The source gives the graduation year but not a ceremony date or campus building; coordinates represent the university's Hongo Campus.

3. Doctoral degree at Rochester

   1955-01-01 · University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, United States

   

   Koshiba received his PhD in physics from the University of Rochester. The source supports the year, not a more precise degree date.

4. Research associate at Chicago

   1955-07-01 · University of Chicago, Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois, United States

   

   Koshiba began his research career as a research associate in the University of Chicago Department of Physics. Coordinates represent the University of Chicago's Hyde Park campus; the appointment continued through February 1958.

5. Institute of Nuclear Study appointment

   1958-03-01 · University of Tokyo, Hongo Campus, Tokyo, Japan

   

   Koshiba became an associate professor at the University of Tokyo's Institute of Nuclear Study. Coordinates represent the University of Tokyo's Hongo Campus; the source describes an appointment spanning March 1958 to October 1963.

6. Acting director in Chicago

   1959-11-01 · University of Chicago, Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois, United States

   

   While on leave from Tokyo, Koshiba served as acting director of the University of Chicago laboratory for high-energy physics and cosmic radiation. Coordinates represent the University of Chicago's Hyde Park campus; the source supports a posting from November 1959 through August 1962.

7. Faculty post at the University of Tokyo

   1963-03-01 · University of Tokyo, Hongo Campus, Tokyo, Japan

   

   Koshiba returned to the University of Tokyo physics faculty, later becoming a professor there and remaining until emeritus status in 1987. Coordinates represent the Hongo Campus. The source states that he became emeritus professor there in 1987.

8. Teaching at Tokai University

   1987-01-01 · Tokai University, Shonan Campus, Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, Japan

   

   After becoming emeritus at the University of Tokyo, Koshiba taught at Tokai University for a decade. The source supplies years but not a particular Tokai University campus; coordinates represent the Shonan Campus.

9. Return to Rochester for Distinguished Scholar Award

   2000-01-01 · University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, United States

   

   Koshiba returned to the University of Rochester to receive its Distinguished Scholar Award. The source provides only the year.

10. Nobel-announcement press conference

    2002-10-08 · Chemistry Department Main Building, University of Tokyo, Hongo Campus, Tokyo, Japan

    

    On the day his Nobel Prize was announced, Koshiba addressed a press conference at the University of Tokyo. Coordinates represent the Hongo Campus; the source identifies the building but does not provide building coordinates.

11. Courtesy visit to Prime Minister Koizumi

    2002-10-11 · Prime Minister's Official Residence, Tokyo, Japan

    

    Koshiba and fellow Nobel laureate Koichi Tanaka visited Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi after the prize announcements.

12. Statement at House of Councillors meeting

    2002-11-26 · House of Councillors, National Diet Building, Tokyo, Japan

    

    Koshiba appeared as an expert at a Business and Industry Committee advisory meeting in Japan's House of Councillors.

13. Departure for Nobel ceremony

    2002-12-05 · Narita International Airport, Narita, Chiba, Japan

    

    Koshiba departed Japan for Stockholm to attend the 2002 Nobel Prize award ceremony and held a press conference at Narita Airport before leaving.

14. Nobel Lecture at Stockholm University

    2002-12-08 · Aula Magna, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden

    

    Koshiba delivered his Nobel Lecture, “The Birth of Neutrino Astrophysics,” concerning Kamiokande and Super-Kamiokande research. The source separately identifies the lecture venue as Aula Magna.

15. Nobel Banquet at Stockholm City Hall

    2002-12-10 · Blue Hall, Stockholm City Hall, Stockholm, Sweden

    

    Following the award ceremony, Koshiba attended the Nobel Banquet at Stockholm City Hall.

16. Nobel Prize award ceremony

    2002-12-10 · Stockholm Concert Hall, Stockholm, Sweden

    King Carl XVI Gustaf presented Koshiba with his Nobel medal and diploma at the 2002 Nobel Prize Award Ceremony. The official Nobel photo gallery identifies the concert hall as Stockholm Concert Hall.

17. Lucia Dinner at Stockholm University

    2002-12-13 · Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden

    

    Koshiba attended the final official Nobel-related event, the Lucia Dinner, hosted by Stockholm University’s student union. The source does not specify the building; coordinates represent Stockholm University's Aula Magna area.

18. Departure from Stockholm

    2002-12-15 · Stockholm, Sweden

    

    After completing the scheduled Nobel events, Koshiba left Stockholm to return to Japan. The source does not identify the departure airport or other exact departure point; coordinates represent central Stockholm.

19. Visit to Nobel exhibition preview

    2003-01-15 · University Museum, University of Tokyo, Hongo Campus, Tokyo, Japan

    

    Koshiba visited an internal preview of a University Museum exhibition commemorating his Nobel Prize. The immediately preceding source text locates the preview at the University Museum. Coordinates represent the Hongo Campus.

20. Commemorative lecture at Yurakucho Asahi Hall

    2003-02-02 · Yurakucho Asahi Hall, Tokyo, Japan

    

    Koshiba delivered a special lecture in a University of Tokyo and Asahi Shimbun commemorative program following his Nobel Prize. The same source states that the commemorative lecture was held at Yurakucho Asahi Hall.

21. Nobel commendation at Prime Minister's residence

    2003-02-07 · Prime Minister's Official Residence, Tokyo, Japan

    

    Koshiba returned to the official residence of Prime Minister Koizumi to receive a letter of appreciation and a silver cup.

22. Visit to Kamioka Observatory

    2003-08-01 · Kamioka Observatory, Hida, Gifu, Japan

    

    Koshiba appeared at the Kamioka Observatory with Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, at the site central to his neutrino research. Coordinates use the observatory's documented geographic location.

23. Death at Edogawa Hospital

    2020-11-12 · Edogawa Hospital, Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan

    

    Koshiba died at Edogawa Hospital in Tokyo at age 94.