Background
Heinrichs, Donald Frederick was born on November 8, 1938 in Shafter, California, United States.
Heinrichs, Donald Frederick was born on November 8, 1938 in Shafter, California, United States.
Bachelor of Science, Stanford University, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics, Stanford University, 1966.
Research assistant geophysics, Stanford University, 1961-1966; instructor physics, Menlo College, 1964-1966; assistant professor geophysical oceanography, Oregon State University, 1966-1975; member of staff, Office of Naval Reserves, Arlington, Virginia, 1974-1975; program manager submarine geology & geophysics, Oceanographic Center, National Science Foundation, 1975-1985; head, Oceanographic Center, National Science Foundation, since 1985.
Member American Geophysical Union (Ocean Sciences award 1996), Geological Society American, Society Exploring Geophysics.
M. Jean Smutny, 1962. Children: Thomas, Steven.