Dr. Herbert John Shaw (1918–2006) was a significant figure in engineering, renowned for his contributions to fiber optic gyroscopes, optical communications, and surface acoustic wave devices. He obtained his bachelor's from the University of Washington and both his master's and doctorate from Stanford University, where he later became a professor. Shaw authored 291 technical papers and earned around 100 U.S. patents. He was recognized as a member of the National Academy of Engineering and received multiple awards from the IEEE for his groundbreaking work in photonics and ultrasonics.
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Meaning of the name - Herbert
bright army, famous warrior
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Herbert John Shaw belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Seattle
Educated At: University of Washington | Stanford University
Occupation: engineer
Employers: Stanford University
Awards Received: IEEE Morris N. Liebmann Memorial Award | IEEE Fellow
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for June 2, 1918
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 2, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for June 2, 2026 |
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| Sun | 11 Gemini 19 | 12 Gemini 11 | 24 Virgo 57 |
| Moon | 18 Pisces 16 | 7 Capricorn 44 | 29 Aquarius 4 |
| Mercury | 18 Taurus 27 | 2 Cancer 1 | 7 Virgo 6 |
| Venus | 29 Aries 25 | 17 Cancer 25 | 8 Virgo 0 |
| Mars | 21 Virgo 19 | 11 Taurus 1 | 21 Scorpio 15 |
| Jupiter | 20 Gemini 34 | 24 Cancer 24 | 12 Cancer 23 |
| Saturn | 10 Leo 47 | 12 Aries 16 | 23 Leo 27 |
| Uranus | 27 Aquarius 40 | 2 Gemini 11 | 24 Aquarius 33 |
| Neptune | 4 Leo 56 | 4 Aries 5 | 8 Leo 31 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 26 | 5 Aquarius 20 | 6 Cancer 34 |
| Rahu | 22 Sagittarius 56 | 4 Pisces 4 | 17 Sagittarius 13 |
| Ketu | 22 Gemini 56 | 4 Virgo 4 | 17 Gemini 13 |
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