About Dr. Teller

Dr. Edward Teller was a preeminent physicist of the twentieth century and science education advocate. Dr. Teller was the co-founder and director emeritus of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and professor emeritus at the University of California Davis. Dr. Teller's commitment to excellence in science education reflected his belief that our national security rests with the education future generations of Americans. For further reading, go to the Dr. Edward Teller biography page.