Background
Hays, James Douglas was born on December 26, 1933 in Johnstown, New York, United States.
Hays, James Douglas was born on December 26, 1933 in Johnstown, New York, United States.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1956; Master of Science, Ohio State University, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1964.
Assistant professor geology, Columbia University, 1967-1970;
associate professor, Columbia University, 1970-1974;
professor, Columbia University, since 1975. Director deep-sea sediments core laboratory Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory, since 1967. Research associate American Museum Natural History, since 1970.
Acting director CLIMAP Project, 1971-1974, 77. President DOBEX International Ltd., since 1974.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1956-1958. Fellow Geological Society American (editor Memoir 126 1970, co-editor Memoir 145 1976). Member Petroleum Exploration Society New York, Sigma Xi.
M. Joyce Blakeslee, June 12, 1965. Children— Vanessa, Alexander.