Edwin F. Taylor

Edwin F. Taylor
Taylor in 2022
Born(1931-06-22)June 22, 1931
DiedApril 25, 2025(2025-04-25) (aged 93)
NationalityAmerican
AwardsOersted Medal (1998)
Scientific career
FieldsPhysics Education
InstitutionsWesleyan University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Boston University
Carnegie Mellon University
Doctoral advisorNicolaas Bloembergen
Websiteeftaylor.com

Edwin Floriman Taylor (June 22, 1931 – April 22, 2025) was an American physicist known for his contributions to the teaching of physics. Taylor was editor of the American Journal of Physics, and author of several introductory books to physics. In 1998 he was awarded the Oersted Medal for his contributions to the teaching of physics.