James Joseph Murphy

Background

Murphy, James Joseph was born on April 29, 1938 in New York City. Son of James Joseph and Kathleen Ann (Finnegan) Murphy.

Education

Bachelor of Science, St. Joseph's U., Philadelphia, 1959; Master of Science, Fordham University, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, Fordham University, 1971.

Career

Instructor physics, Iona College, New Rochelle, New York, 1961-1964; assistant professor, 1964-1972; associate professor, 1972-1976; professor, since 1976; department chairman physics, 1967-1976, 87-90. Adjunct faculty Fordham University, 1962, Bergen Community College, 1968-1976, Upsala College, 1969-1970. Curriculum consultant Trenton State College, Community College Morris, Felician College, St. Peter's College, 1986-1988.

Achievements

• James Joseph Murphy has been listed as a noteworthy Physics educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Our Lady of Victories Church, Harrington Park, New Jersey, 1979-1982. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Association Physics Teachers, National Science Teachers Association, Society College Science Teachers, Humanities and Technology Association (president since 1991), Science Teacher.Assn. New York State, National Association Science Technology and Society (vice president since 1992).

Interests

• Avocations: choral singing, wood finishing.

Connections

Married Francine Cranny, August 26, 1961. Children: Ellen Marie Brown, James J. III, Daniel Liam.

Father:

James Joseph Murphy

Mother:

Kathleen Ann (Finnegan) Murphy

Spouse:

Francine Cranny

child:

James J. III Murphy

child:

Daniel Liam Murphy

child:

Ellen Marie Brown Murphy