Background
Bishop, Barry Chapman was born on January 13, 1932 in Cincinnati.
professional society executive scientist
Bishop, Barry Chapman was born on January 13, 1932 in Cincinnati.
Bachelor of Science in Geology, University Cincinnati, 1954. Master of Science in Geography, Northwestern University, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy in Geography, University Chicago, 1980.
National lecturer, 1958-1959;
picture editor illustrations division, National Geography Society, Washington, 1959-1960;
member photographic staff, National Geography Society, Washington, 1960-1963;
foreign editorial staff, National Geography Society, Washington, 1963-1964;
member committee research and exploration, National Geography Society, Washington, 1964;
secretary committee research and exploration, National Geography Society, Washington, 1964-1966;
member editorial staff, National Geography Society, Washington, 1972-1977;
chief geografic liaison, office of president, National Geography Society, Washington, 1980-1989;
vice Chairman of Commission research and exploration, National Geography Society, Washington, 1984-1989;
Chairman of Commission, National Geography Society, Washington, 1989-1991;
vice president, Chairman of Commission, National Geography Society, Washington, 1992-1994. Visiting lecturer department geography and Center Asian Studies, University of Michigan, 1971-1972. Adjunct associate professor department geography Arizona State University, 1979.
Visiting geografic scientist Gamma Theta Upsilon/AAG program, 1981-1994. Board directors Woodlands Mountain Institute, Yosemite National Institutions, Population Reference Bureau. Founder, honorary director Mountain Travel, 1989-1994.
Delegate to numerous conversations. Speaker in field.
With United States Air Force, 1955-1958. Fellow Royal Geography Society. Member American Alpine Club (council 1965-1967), American Society Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Association American Geographers (Honors award 1993), Alpine Club (England), Himalayan Club (life), International Mountain Society (member council), Explorers Club New York (board directors 1983-1987, vice president 1984-1985, Club medal 1987), University Club (Washington), Sigma Xi.
Married Lila Mueller. Children: Tara Anderson, Brent Russell.