David Henry Hathaway

Background

Hathaway, David Henry was born on August 29, 1951 in Bangor, Maine, United States. Son of Henry L. and Ruth (Roberts) Hathaway.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Astronomy, University Massachusetts, 1973. Master of Science in Physics, University Colorado, 1975. Doctor of Philosophy in Astrophysics, University Colorado, 1979.

Career

Postdoctoral fellow, National Center Atmospheric Research, Boulder, Colorado, 1979-1981; assistant astronomer, National Solar Observatory, Sunspot, New Mexico, 1981-1984; scientist, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama, since 1984.

Achievements

• David Henry Hathaway has been listed as a noteworthy Astronomer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Mayor, Sunspot, 1983-1984. Chief Huntsville (Alabama) Young Men’s Christian Association Indian Guides, 1988-1989. Member American Astronomical Society (secretary solar physics division 1988-1991, vice chair 1991-1992, executive committee 1992-1994), International Astronomical Union, Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocations: archaeology, paleontology, cabinet making, music, computers.

Connections

Married Janet T. Baril, June 2, 1973. Children: Adam, Kimberly.

Father:

Henry L. Hathaway

Mother:

Ruth (Roberts) Hathaway

Spouse:

Janet T. Baril

child:

Adam Hathaway

child:

Kimberly Hathaway