Background
Duncan, David Christie was born on July 30, 1889 in Churchville, New York, United States. Son of James and Margaret (Christie) Duncan.
Duncan, David Christie was born on July 30, 1889 in Churchville, New York, United States. Son of James and Margaret (Christie) Duncan.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, 1911, Master of Science., 1913, Doctor of Philosophy, 1924.
Instructor in physics, Purdue University, 1911-1918. Professor of physics Pennsylvania State University, from 1918. Acting head physics department, 1950-1953, emeritus professor, from 1953.
Senior engineer Health Research Board-Singer, 1953-1955, consultant to United States government, from 1955.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Assocation Physics Teachers, American Association University professors, American Institute Physics, American Physical Society, American Society for Engineer Education, Chi Phi, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Xi, Sigma Pi Sigma, Alpha Epsilon Delta.
Married Mildred Webb, August 28, 1913. Children: Gordon Webb, Donald Christie.