Background
Kasting, James Fraser was born on January 2, 1953 in Schenectady, New York, United States.
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James Fraser Kasting
Edit Profilephysicist Research meteorologist
James Fraser Kasting, American Research meteorologist, physicist. Achievements include research on evolution of planetary atmospheres; history of the earth and why it is different from that of Mars and Venus. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science; member American Geophysical Union, International Society Study of Origin of Life.
Education
AB, Harvard University, 1975; Master of Science in Physics and Atmospheric Science, University of Michigan, 1978; Doctor of Philosophy in Atmospheric Science, University of Michigan, 1979.
Career
Research fellow, National Center Atmospheric Research, 1979-1981; research fellow, Ames Research Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1981-1983; research scientist, Ames Research Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1983-1988; professor geoscience, Pennsylvania State University, State College, since 1988.
Achievements
Membership
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member American Geophysical Union, International Society Study of Origin of Life.
Connections
Married; 3 children.
