Background
Lock, Gerald Seymour Hunter was born on June 30, 1935 in London. Son of George and Mary (Hunter) Lock. arrived in Canada, 1962, naturalized, 1973.
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Gerald Seymour Hunter Lock
Edit ProfileMechanical engineering educator
Education
Bachelor of Science with honors, University Durham, England, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, University Durham, England, 1962.
Career
Assistant professor mechanic engineering, U. Alberta (Canada), Edmonton, 1962-1964; associate professor, U. Alberta (Canada), 1964-1970; professor, U. Alberta (Canada), 1970-1993; dean interdisciplinary studies, U. Alberta (Canada), 1976-1981; consultant mechanic engineer,, Edmonton, since 1993. Chairman International Arctic Science Commission Regional Board, 1993-1996.
Achievements
Membership
Vice chairman Alberta Manpower Advisory Council, 1979-1984, chairman, 1984-1989. Chairman Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, 1980-1982. Board of Governors Alberta College, chairman, 1982-1985.
Founding president Alberta Poetry Festival Society, 1981. Fellow Engineering Institute Can, Canada Society Mech. Engineering (president 1977-1978), American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Member Science Council Canada, Canada Polar Commission.
Connections
Married Edna Burness, September 19, 1959. Children: Graeme, Gareth, Grenville.
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Nationality
British Canadian -
Religion
Anglican -
Political Party
Progressive Conservative Party
Education
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1959
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1962
Career
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1962 - 1964
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1976 - 1981