James Edgar Mercereau

Background

Mercereau, James Edgar was born on April 3, 1930 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James T. and S. Francis (Festermaker) Mercereau.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Pomona College, 1953; Doctor of Science (honorary), Pomona College, 1968; Master of Sciences, University Illinois, 1954; Doctor of Philosophy, California Institute Technology, 1959.

Career

Research physicist, Hughes Research Laboratory, 1954-1959; assistant professor physics, California Institute Technology, 1959-1962; professor, California Institute Technology, since 1969. Principal scientist Ford Science Laboratory, 1962-1965. Manager Ford Cryogenic laboratories, 1965-1969.

Director R.A.I. Corporation. Member advising committee National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Member National Academy Committee Advisory to National Bureau Standards.

Achievements

• James Edgar Mercereau has been listed as a noteworthy Physicist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Physical Society.

Connections

Married Gabriella Lengyel, December 23, 1967. Children: James A., Michael D., Steven F.

Father:

James T. Mercereau

Mother:

S. Francis (Festermaker) Mercereau

Spouse:

Gabriella Lengyel

child:

James A. Mercereau

child:

Steven F. Mercereau

child:

Michael D. Mercereau