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Williams, James Gerard was born on April 12, 1941 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Emerson and Mary Frances (Bolick) Williams.
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James Gerard Williams
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James Gerard Williams, American astronomer. Achievements include analysis of lunar laser ranges, orbits and rotations of moon, earth, planets, asteroids. Recipient Exceptional Science Achievement medal National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1976. Member International Astronomical Union, American Astronomical Society, American Geophysical Union, International Association Geodesy (associate).
Education
Bachelor of Science, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, University of California at Los Angeles, 1969.
Career
Member technical staff North America Rockwell, Downey, California, 1962-1968. Research scientist Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, since 1969.
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Member International Astronomical Union, American Astronomical Society, American Geophysical Union, International Association Geodesy (associate).
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