Albert Russell Schaefer

Background

Schaefer, Albert Russell was born on October 13, 1944 in Oklahoma City. Son of Albert R. and Marcella (Russell) Schaefer.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physics, U. Oklahoma, 1966; Doctor of Philosophy in Atomic and Molecular Physics, U. Oklahoma, 1970.

Career

Physicist, National Bureau Standards, Washington, 1970-1986; chief scientist, Western Research Corporation, San Diego, 1986-1987; senior scientist, Science Applications International Corporation, San Diego, since 1987. Adjunct Professor physics Montgomery College, Rockville, Maryland., 1974-1986. Presenter in field.

Achievements

• Avocations: piano, clarinet, photography, skiing, astronomy.

Politics

All human life is sacred and created by God and therefore, we must see all human life as significant and valuable. When governments implement the death penalty, then the life of the convicted person is devalued and all possibility of change in that person’s life ends.

Views

People are called to love God not only with their hearts, but also with their minds. All things should be considered through the light of reason. In order to do that, it is necessary to become aware of different points of view and be able to develop critical thinking in relation to any political or social problem.

Membership

Co-founder, board directors Greater Laytonville (Maryland.) Civic Association, 1975. Member Society Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, Optical Society American (teller committee 1976), Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Judith Ann Bracewell, Jan.19, 1968. Children: Amy M., Brandon M.

Father:

Albert R. Schaefer

Mother:

Marcella (Russell) Schaefer

Spouse:

Judith Ann Bracewell

child:

Brandon M. Schaefer

child:

Amy M. Schaefer