Donald Lee Durham

Background

Durham, Donald Lee was born on May 1, 1942 in McKenney, Kentucky, United States. Son of Russell E. and Nina J. Durham.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physics and Mathematics, Centre College, 1964; Master of Science in Oceanography, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1967; Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Oceanography, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1972.

Career

Research oceanographer, Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 1972-1978; oceanographer, NORDA, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, 1978-1981; head mapping, charting & geodesy division, NORDA, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, 1981-1986; assistant chief of staff integration program, COMNAVMETOCCOM, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, 1986-1988; technical, department director, COMNAVMETOCCOM, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, since 1988. Vice president Mississippi Science & Technology Commission, Jackson. Member United States vice president Gore's Environmental Task Force.

Member Mississippi External Research Advisory Council.

Achievements

• Donald Lee Durham has been listed as a noteworthy Oceanographer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Hydrographic Society, American Society Oceanography/ Marine Technology Society, Mississippi Academy Sciences, International Hydrographic Society, Geophysical Union, Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, fishing, water skiing.

Connections

Married Nancy G. Durham, July 29, 1967. Children: Kimberly Elizabeth, Russell Graves.

Father:

Russell E.

Mother:

Nina J. Durham

Spouse:

Nancy G. Durham

child:

Kimberly Elizabeth Durham

child:

Russell Graves Durham