Background
Pregger, Fred Titus was born on May 14, 1924 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of Herman and Lena Emma (Schwaeble) Pregger.
physics educator Astronomy educator
Pregger, Fred Titus was born on May 14, 1924 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of Herman and Lena Emma (Schwaeble) Pregger.
Bachelor, Montclair (New Jersey) State College, 1948. Master of Arts, Montclair (New Jersey) State College, 1950. Doctor of Education, Columbia University, 1956.
Teacher science, Wayne (New Jersey) Junior-Senior High School, 1948-1952; teacher physics, West Orange (New Jersey) High School, 1952-1955; assistant professor science, Trenton (New Jersey) State College, 1955-1958; associate professor, Trenton (New Jersey) State College, 1958-1962; professor physics, Trenton (New Jersey) State College, 1962-1988; department chairman, Trenton (New Jersey) State College, 1968-1980; professor emeritus, Trenton (New Jersey) State College, since 1989; lecturer astronomy, Georgian Court College, Lakewood, New Jersey, since 1988; consultant science education, since 1991. Member education committee Public Svc. Electric and Gas Company, Newark, since 1982, member research advisory county, 1988-1991.
Radiation coordinator Mercer County Civil Defense, Trenton, 1957-1964. With United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member National Science Teachers Association, American Association Physics Teachers (executive board New Jersey section since 1974, president 1975-1977), New Jersey Science Teachers Association (plaque 1988), Trenton Torch Club, Masons.
Married Betty Mayhew, April 18, 1953. Children: Brian H., Bruce A.