Donald Wayne Kurtz

Background

Kurtz, Donald Wayne was born on November 27, 1948 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Charles Kenneth and Daisy Kathleen (Allemang) Kurtz.

Education

Bachelor, San Diego State University, 1970. Master of Arts, University Texas, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy, University Texas, 1976.

Career

Assistant professor, San Diego State University, 1976; postdoctoral fellow, U. Cape Town, South Africa, 1977; postdoctoral research assistant, U. Cape Town, South Africa, 1978-1980; postdoctoral research associate, U. Cape Town, South Africa, 1981-1983; senior research officer, U. Cape Town, South Africa, 1984-1986; chief research officer, U. Cape Town, South Africa, 1986-1988; associate professor, U. Cape Town, South Africa, since 1988. A-rated scientist South African Foundation for Research Development, since 1997. Lecturer in field.

Achievements

• Donald Wayne Kurtz has been listed as a noteworthy Astronomer, educator, public speaker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Royal Astronomical Society, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. Member International Astronomical Union (vice president committee 27 1994-1997, president committee since 1997).

Interests

• Avocations: wilderness exploration, hiking, wildlife and birds.

Connections

Married June Margaret Heffer, December 19, 1986.

Father:

Charles Kenneth Kurtz

Mother:

Daisy Kathleen (Allemang) Kurtz

Spouse:

June Margaret Heffer