F. Alan McDonald

Background

McDonald, F. Alan was born on January 11, 1937 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Frank Cobb and Margaret (Heimbach) McDonald.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physics, Southern Methodist University, 1958, Bachelor of Arts Mathematics, 1958. Master of Science in Physics, Yale University, 1959, Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, 1964.

Career

Assistant professor Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, College Station, 1964-1969. Associate professor Southern Methodist University, Dallas, 1969-1981, professor, since 1981, chairman physics department, since 1981.

Achievements

• F. Alan McDonald has been listed as a noteworthy physics educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Physical Society, American Association Physics Teachers, American Association of University Professors.

Connections

Married Julie-Anne Orlando, December 26, 1964. Children: Glenn, Melissa.

Father:

Frank Cobb McDonald

Mother:

Margaret (Heimbach) McDonald

Spouse:

Julie-Anne Orlando

child:

Glenn McDonald

child:

Melissa McDonald