Andrew David McGettrick

Background

McGettrick, Andrew David was born on May 15, 1944 in Glasgow, Scotland. Son of Bartholomew and Marion McGettrick.

Education

Bachelor of Science with 1st class honors, Glasgow U., 1966; Doctor of Philosophy, Cambridge (England) University, 1969; diploma in computer science, Cambridge (England) University, 1972.

Career

Lecturer department computer science, Strathclyde U., Glasgow, 1969-1982; reader, Strathclyde U., Glasgow, 1982-1984; professor, Strathclyde U., Glasgow, since 1984. Director, governor Scottish Council Ednl. Technology, Glasgow, since 1990.

Consultant various European commissions, International Computers Ltd., Scottish Education Department.

Achievements

• Andrew David McGettrick has been listed as a noteworthy Computer science educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Algol 68: A First and Second Course (Cambridge Computer Science Texts) by Andrew D. McGettrick (1978-07-28)
  • Algol 68: A First and Second Course (Cambridge Computer Science Texts)

Membership

Fellow Institute Elec. Engineers, British Computer Society, Turing Institute.

Interests

• Avocations: squash, running.

Connections

Married Sheila Margaret, December 27,1974. Children: Peter, Robert, Kathryn, Andrew, Rory, Michael.

Father:

Bartholomew McGettrick

Mother:

Marion McGettrick

Spouse:

Sheila Margaret

child:

Andrew McGettrick

child:

Kathryn McGettrick

child:

Michael McGettrick

child:

Robert McGettrick

child:

Rory McGettrick

child:

Peter McGettrick