Background
Robinson, Jack Hardy was born on March 27, 1925 in Mount Vernon, New York, United States. Son of Harry Johnston and Lida Meacham (Hardy) Robinson.
Robinson, Jack Hardy was born on March 27, 1925 in Mount Vernon, New York, United States. Son of Harry Johnston and Lida Meacham (Hardy) Robinson.
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Yale University, 1945; Master of Arts in Science and Mathematics Education, Stanford University, 1950; Doctor of Education in Science Education, Harvard University, 1960.
Instructor physics and surveying Vallejo (California) Junior College, 1948-1950. Teaching fellow astronomy Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1950-1951. Assistant professor physical science Kansas State University, Manhattan, 1953-1960.
Associate professor science and mathematics education University Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, 1960-1962. Professor physical science University South Florida, Tampa, 1963-1971, professor education and astronomy, 1971-1990, professor emeritus, since 1990. Items writer Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, 1960-1984, test committee member, 1960-1978, chairman 1976-1978.
Volunteer instructor SeniorNet Learning Center, University São Paolo. Florida, Tampa.
Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1943-1953. Member Astronomical Society Pacific, American Astronomical Society, Sigma Xi.
Married Barbara C. Oak, December 29, 1947. Children: Charles Oak, Susan G.