Background
McKay, Jack Alexander was born on April 3, 1942 in Alhambra, California, United States. Son of Gordon Alexander and Helen Leona (Lappin) McKay.
electronics engineer physicist
McKay, Jack Alexander was born on April 3, 1942 in Alhambra, California, United States. Son of Gordon Alexander and Helen Leona (Lappin) McKay.
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Stanford University, 1964. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, 1967. Master of Science in Physics, Carnegie-Mellon University, 1969.
Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, Carnegie-Mellon University, 1974.
Research physicist, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, 1974-1984; research scientist, Physical Sciences Inc., Alexandria, Virginia, 1984-1991; scientist, Research Support Instruments, Hunt Valley, Maryland., 1991-1996; research scientist, Utah State University, since 1996. Consultant Remote Sensor Concepts, Washington, since 1996.
Married Emily Gantz, July 3, 1965.