Background
Mintzer, David was born on May 4, 1926 in New York City. Son of Herman and Anna (Katz) Mintzer.
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David Mintzer
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Bachelor of Science in Physics, Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1945; Doctor of Philosophy, Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1949.
Career
Assistant professor physics, Brown U., 1949-1955;
research associate, Yale University, 1955-1956;
associate professor, director laboratory marine physics, Yale University, 1956-1962;
professor mechanic engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, 1962-1991;
professor physics and astronomy, Northwestern University, Evanston, 1968-1991;
professor emeritus mechanic engineering, professor emeritus physics and astronomy, Northwestern University, Evanston, since 1991;
associate dean, McCormick School Engineering and Applied Science, 1970-1973;
acting dean, McCormick School Engineering and Applied Science, 1971-1972;
vice president for research, dean science, McCormick School Engineering and Applied Science, 1973-1986;
special assistant to president, McCormick School Engineering and Applied Science, 1986-1987;
professor emeritus mechanic engineering, physics and astronomy, McCormick School Engineering and Applied Science, since 1991. Member mine advising committee National Academy Science-National Research Council, 1963-1973. Member Illinois Governor's Commision on Science and Technology, 1987-1988.
Member of advisory board Applied Research Laboratory Pa.State U., 1976-1982, chairman, 1980-1981.
Achievements
Membership
Trustee EDUCOM interuniv. communications county, 1975-1983, vice chairman, 1977-1978, chairman, 1978-1981. Trustee Adler Planetarium, 1976-1992, life trustee, since 1992. Board directors Research Park, Inc., Evanston, 1986-1992, treasurer, 1986-1991.
Trustee Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1986-1997, member Executive Committee, 1989-1995, chairman alliance county, 1991-1993. Chairman, Board Of Directors Heartland Venture Capital Network, Inc., 1987-1990. Board directors Technology Innovation Center, Inc., 1990-1992, treasurer, 1990-1992.
Fellow American Physical Society, Acoustical Society American. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Astronomical Society, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma.
Connections
Married Justine Nancy Klein, June 26, 1949. Children: Elizabeth Amy, Robert Andrew.
