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Public records list Janna Levin as a theoretical physicist, mathematician and cosmologist. Janna Levin was born on January 1, 1967 in Texas, United States. That works out to 59 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Barnard College. Awards on record include Guggenheim Fellowship (2012).
My Take
Janna Levin is exactly the kind of scientist I find compelling: a serious theoretical cosmologist who refuses to stay locked in the ivory tower. With a Barnard degree blending astronomy, physics, and philosophy and a PhD from MIT, she has the credentials, but it is her gift for translating black holes and gravitational waves into human language that earns my respect. The 2012 Guggenheim Fellowship is one marker, yet I value her public voice even more. Scientists who can both do the math and tell the story are rare, and I think Levin shows how curiosity and communication can coexist beautifully.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Janna Levin
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャナ・レヴィン
- Reading
- じゃな・れゔぃん
- Born
- January 1, 1967 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Goat
- Origin
- Texas, United States
- Occupation
- physicist / theoretical physicist / mathematician / cosmologist / astronomer
2. Background
- University
- Barnard College
Awards & achievements
- 2012 Guggenheim Fellowship
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.jannalevin.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jannalevin/
- Xhttps://x.com/jannalevin
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janna%20Levin
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6155075
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Janna Levin born?
Born January 1, 1967 (age 59).
Where is Janna Levin from?
Janna Levin is from Texas, United States.
What does Janna Levin do?
Janna Levin works as physicist, theoretical physicist, mathematician, cosmologist, astronomer.
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