Background
Heeschen, David Sutphin was born on March 12, 1926 in Davenport, Iowa, United States. Son of Richard George and Emily (Sutphin) Heeschen.
Heeschen, David Sutphin was born on March 12, 1926 in Davenport, Iowa, United States. Son of Richard George and Emily (Sutphin) Heeschen.
Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1949. Master of Science, University Illinois, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1954.
Doctor of Science (honorary), West Virginia Institute of Technology, 1974. Doctor of Science (honorary), New Mexico Institute of Technology, 1989.
Instructor, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, 1954-1955; lecturer, research associate, Harvard University, 1955-1956; scientist, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, 1956-1977; senior scientist, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, 1977-1992; emeritus, since 1992; director, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, 1962-1978; research professor astronomy, University of Virginia, 1980-1992; Karl Jansky lecturer, 1993. Consultant National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1960-1961, 68-72, Universities Space Research Association, since 1996, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, 1997-1998.
Board directors Florida Keys Land and Sea Trust, since 2000, treasurer, 2006-2007, vice chairman, since 2007. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member National Academy of Sciences, American Academy Arts and Science, American Philosophical Society, American Astronomical Society (vice president 1969-1971, president 1980-1982), International Astronomical Union (vice president 1976-1982), Internat Science Radio Union.
Married Eloise St. Clair, June 11, 1950. Children: Lisa Clair, David William, Richard Mark.