Background
Abraham, George was born on July 15, 1918 in New York City. Son of Herbert and Dorothy (Jacoby) Abraham.
Abraham, George was born on July 15, 1918 in New York City. Son of Herbert and Dorothy (Jacoby) Abraham.
Bachelor of Science, Brown University, 1940. S.M. Entertainment, Harvard University, 1942. Doctor of Philosophy, University Maryland, 1972.
Postgraduate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Postgraduate, George Washington University.
Chairman board, president of the board, Intercollegiate Broadcasting System, New York, since 1940;
radio engineer, Radio Corporation of America, Camden, New Jersey, 1941;
with, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, since 1942;
head science education, head experimental devices and microelectronics sections, Naval Research Laboratory, 1945-1969;
head systems applications Office of Director Research, Naval Research Laboratory, 1969-1975;
research physicist Office Research and Technology Applications, Naval Research Laboratory
consultant code 1003 executive directorate, Naval Research Laboratory, since 1975. Lecturer U. Maryland., 1945-1952, George Washington University, 1952-1967, American U., 1979. Industrial consultant.
Member District of Columbia Board Registration Professional Engineers.
Chairman board Canterbury School, Accokeek, Maryland. Member schools and scholarships committee Harvard University. Active Parent-Teachers Association, Boy Scouts American Served to captain United States Naval Reserve, World World War World War II.
Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (Harry Diamond award 1981, Centennial award 1984, Distinguished Service award Capital area council 1991), American Association for the Advancement of Science, Washington Academy of Sciences (president 1974-1975), New York Academy of Sciences. Member American Association of University Professors, American Physical Society, American Association Physics Teachers, American Society Naval Engineers, Washington Society Engineers (president 1974, award 1981), Philosophical Society Washington, Sierra Club, Sigma Xi, Sigma Pi Sigma, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Tau, Eta Kappa Nu, Iota Beta Sigma. Clubs: Cosmos (Washington), Harvard (Washington).
Appalachian Mountain (Boston). Sierra (San Francisco).
Married Hilda Mary Wenz, August 26, 1944. Children: Edward H., Dorothy J., Anne H., Alice J.