Benjamin Shen, Ph.D. ’54, HD’72

Dr. Shen was the first recipient of the Assumption College Outstanding Achievement Award in 1979. He is an astrophysicist at the University of Pennsylvania and serves on the Board of Trustees for the National Science Foundation. Benjamin was a former teacher at Assumption Prep School (1956-58), a former member of Assumption College Board of Trustees and received and honorary degree from the College in 1972.

See also an Assumption College Magazine profile of Dr. Shen in the Winter 2003 issue (p.24)

Last updated 12/17/07