Dennis Donald Beckman

Background

Beckman, Dennis Donald was born on November 22, 1952 in Burlington, Iowa, United States. Son of Donald W. and Mary Lee Beckman.

Education

Bachelor in Mathematics with honors and Bachelor in Psychology magna cum laude, St. Saint Louis University, 1974; Master of Science in Mathematics, St. Saint Louis University, 1978.

Career

Teacher, St. Saint Louis University, 1976-1978; astronaut instructor, Johnson Space Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Houston, 1978-1984; simulation supervisor, Johnson Space Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Houston, 1984-1987; head shuttle computer and navigation training, Johnson Space Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Houston, since 1987.

Achievements

• Dennis Donald Beckman has been listed as a noteworthy Mathematician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer Peace Corps, Micronesia, 1974-1976. Member Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Mu Epsilon.

Interests

• Avocations: travel, scuba diving, skiing, sky diving, intramural sports.

Connections

Married Roberta Mary Dorgan, May 24, 1984. Children: Michelle Mary, Paul Dorgan Beckman.

Father:

Donald W. Beckman

Mother:

Mary Lee Beckman

Spouse:

Roberta Mary Dorgan

child:

Paul Dorgan Beckman

child:

Michelle Mary Beckman