Background
Murphy, Grattan Patrick was born on September 15, 1935 in Parsons, Kansas, United States. Son of Frank John and Fidelis Margaret (Brown) Murphy.
Murphy, Grattan Patrick was born on September 15, 1935 in Parsons, Kansas, United States. Son of Frank John and Fidelis Margaret (Brown) Murphy.
Bachelor of Science, Rockhurst College, 1957; Master of Science, St. Saint Louis University, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, St. Saint Louis University, 1966.
Assistant in mathematics, St. Saint Louis University, Cahokia, Illinois, 1957-1959; instructor, St. Saint Louis University, 1961-1965; technical analyst, McDonnell Aircraft, St. Louis, 1959-1961; assistant professor, U. Maine, Orono, 1965-1969; associate professor, U. Maine, Orono, 1970-1980; professor, U. Maine, Orono, since 1980; chairman mathematics Department, University Maine, Orono, since 1986.
Member American Mathematics Society, Mathematics Association American (chairman N.E. section 1976, vice-chairman 1975, associate editor Mathematics Monthly 1968-1971), Society Industrial and Applied Mathematics.
Married Barbara Ann Hallisy, June 10, 1961. Children: Theresa, Timothy, Richard, Patricia.