Jonathan R. Cole

Jonathan R. Cole
Born (1942-08-27) August 27, 1942
EducationColumbia University
OccupationSociologist
EmployerColumbia University
Known forSociology of science
TitleJohn Mitchell Mason Professor of the University, Provost and Dean of Faculties, Emeritus – Columbia University
PredecessorRobert F. Goldberger
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Jonathan R. Cole (born August 27, 1942), is an American sociologist, John Mitchell Mason Professor of the University at Columbia University. He is best known for his scholarly work developing the sociology of science and his work on science policy. From 1989 to 2003 he was Columbia's chief academic officer – its Provost and Dean of Faculties.