James Hirsch Wilson

Background

Wilson, James Hirsch was born on December 19, 1942 in Pasadena, California, United States. Son of Denver W. and Grace Helen (Hirsch) Wilson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, United States Naval Academy, 1965; Master of Arts in Applied Mathematics, Pennsylvania State University, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics, Pennsylvania State University, 1974.

Career

Scientist, Xonics Inc., Van Nuys, California, 1970-1979; senior scientist, Science Applications Inc., Granada Hills, California, 1979-1984; president, Wilson's Arctic Research Inc., Carlsbad, California, 1984-1991; vice president, Neptune Technologies Inc., San Clemente, California, 1989-1990; vice president, Neptune Sciences Inc., San Diego, since 1991. Professor Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1992-1994.

Achievements

• James Hirsch Wilson has been listed as a noteworthy Mathematician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Indian guide chief Indian Guides, Granada Hills, 1977. Volunteer Meals on Wheels, Carlsbad, 1989, Monterey, 1993. Captain United States Navy, 1965-1971, United States Naval Reserve, since 1971.

Association member Acoustical Society American. Member American Mathematics Society.

Interests

• Avocations: basketball, chess, distance running, stock option trader, Arctic science.

Connections

Married Alice Balsbaugh, December 18, 1965. Children: Julia Leigh, James Hirsch.

Father:

Denver W. Wilson

Mother:

Grace Helen (Hirsch) Wilson

Spouse:

Alice Balsbaugh

child:

Julia Leigh Wilson

child:

James Hirsch Wilson