James Dean Smith

Background

Smith, James Dean was born on December 20, 1955 in Albuquerque. Son of Schuyler George and Kathleen Reta (Tarling) Smith.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, New Mexico Institute Mining and Technology, 1977; Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering, University New Mexico, 1983.

Career

Research analyst, Falcon R & D, Albuquerque, 1977-1981; high power laser physicist, Rockwell International/Rocketdyne, Albuquerque, 1981-1982; research engineer, scientist, VERAC subsidiary Ball Aerospace, Albuquerque, 1982-1984; directed energy research engineer, scientist, Kaman Sciences Corporation, Albuquerque, 1984-1990; senior nuclear engineer, GRAM, Inc., Albuquerque, since 1992. High speed spectroscopics Terminal Effects Research and Analysis, New Mexico, 1973-1977.

Achievements

• James Dean Smith has been listed as a notable Research scientist and engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Mathematics Society, American Nuclear Society (Trinity section), National Association Radio and Telecommunications Engineers, KAFB Aero Club, Eagle Pointe Flying Club.

Interests

• Avocations: commercial pilot-airplane single-engine land, astronomy, archeology.

Connections

Married Capri Louise Corlis, October 13, 1990.

Father:

Schuyler George Smith

Mother:

Kathleen Reta (Tarling) Smith

Spouse:

Capri Louise Corlis