Charles Presley Nash

Background

Nash, Charles Presley was born on March 15, 1932 in Sacramento, California, United States. Son of Clarence and Mildred Vida (Johnson) Nash.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of California, Berkeley, 1952; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California at Los Angeles, 1958.

Career

Instructor chemistry, University of California at Los Angeles, 1956-1957; from instructor to associate professor, University of California, Davis, 1957-1970; professor, University of California, Davis, 1970-1993; professor emeritus, University of California, Davis, since 1993; chairman academic senate, University of California, Davis, 1987-1990; chairman faculty association, University of California, Davis, 1993-1997; vice president external relations, Council University of California Faculty Assns., since 1997. Visiting senior lecturer Imperial College, London, 1968-1969. Distinguished visiting professor United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, 1979-1980.

Achievements

• Charles Presley Nash has been listed as a noteworthy Chemistry educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board president Explorit Science Center, 1995-1997. Member American Chemical Society, Sigma Xi, Phi Lambda Upsilon.

Connections

Married Lois Olive Brown, May 29, 1955. Children: Nancy Caroline, Sandra Lee, James Roy.

Father:

Clarence Nash

Mother:

Mildred Vida (Johnson) Nash

Spouse:

Lois Olive Brown

child:

Sandra Lee Nash

child:

James Roy Nash

child:

Nancy Caroline Nash