Solomon Eliot Asch By caitlin.langlois Sep 14, 1907 Born in Warsaw, Poland. Solomon Eliot Asch was born September 14, 1907 in Warsaw, Poland Jan 1, 1920 He immigrated to the United States at the age of 13. Jan 1, 1928 Graduated in New york with his bachelor's degree. Jan 1, 1930 mentored by Max Wertheimer and earned his master's degree at Columbia University, Jan 1, 1932 He achieved his Ph.D. Period: Jan 1, 1966 to Jan 1, 1972 Asch held the title of director and distinguished professor of psychology at the Institute for Cognitive Studies at Rutgers University. Feb 20, 1996 At the age of 88, Asch died in Haverford, Pennsylvania. February 20, 1996