Background
Tate, Duane Charles was born on January 20, 1947 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Donald A. and Helen B. (Bloom) Tate.
Tate, Duane Charles was born on January 20, 1947 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Donald A. and Helen B. (Bloom) Tate.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1967; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 1970.
Research assistant, Pennsylvania State University, State College, 1970-1978; research associate, Pennsylvania State University, State College, 1979-1981; principal engineer, Analysis & Technology Inc., Chesapeake, Virginia, 1981-1988; senior research engineer, Georgia Technology Research Institute, Atlanta, since 1988. Member of faculty senate Executive Board Georgia Technology Research Institute, 1994-1997. Tactical weapons advisor to Commander Submarine Force Atlantic Fleet United States Navy, Norfolk, Virginia, 1979-1985, appointment to senior advisory group for shallow water, Washington, 1978-1980.
Advisor Boy Scouts American, Marietta, Georgia, 1988-1991, member Executive Board, 1990-1991, Village North Home Association, Marietta, 1990-1991. Member administrative board Maple Avenue United Methodist Church, Marietta, 1994-1997. Volunteer N.W. Georgia Girl Scouts, Marietta, 1988-1991.
Member Acoustical Society American, Association Old Crows, American Defense Preparedness Association, United States Naval Institute, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Sigma Xi, TaU Beta Pi, Sigma Tau, Eta Kappa Nu, Sigma Pi Sigma.
Married Jennifer Dawn Weaver, August 10, 1979. Children: David, Matthew, Nicole.