Raymond Beneson (2008)

2008 Outstanding Graduate Award Winner

Ray was born in New York City. After graduating from MIT, Ray received his doctorate in Nuclear Physics from the University of Wisconsin. Subsequent employment included Brookhaven National Laboratory, City College of New York and part-time research at Columbia University. Ray joined SUNY Albany in 1967 and later earned an award for Excellence in Teaching. His resume includes many talks and colloquia. Ray published 72 papers. The family joined Temple Gates of Heaven where he actively gave of his time including bringing Mitzvah Day there. He donated time through bringing science experiments to local schools and financial resources to help many including the Free Clinic.