James M. Migaki

Background

Migaki, James M. was born on September 27, 1931 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Kametaro and Ichiye (Hashimoto) Migaki.

Education

Bachelor, Washington State College, 1954; Doctor of Education, Washington State University, 1978.

Career

Research mechanic department mathematics, Washington State College, Pullman, 1950-1951; substitute teacher physics, Spokane School District 81, 1953; elementary school teacher, Spokane School District 81, 1954-1959; acting principal, teacher, Spokane School District 81, 1959; secondary science and mathematics teacher, Spokane School District 81, 1959-1965; teaching assistant, Washington State University, 1966-1967; from instructor to associate professor elementary and seconary education, Washington State University, 1967-1990; director Peace Corp/Master of Education Program, Washington State University, since 1990; director Masters'-Peace Corp Program, College Edition and International Development Office, Washington State University, since 1990; professor emeritus of science education, Washington State University, 1993; president, Science Education Cons. Superior vena cava syndrome International, since 1994. Director Saturday Science Project, Spokane Technology and Professional Council, 1963-1965.

Visiting faculty science and mathematics Washington State University, 1965. Director, associate director, acting director numerous projects National Science Foundation, 1965-1992. Consultant to numerous school districts.

Achievements

• James M. Migaki has been listed as a noteworthy Education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Delaware Governor's Conference on Health Care, Seattle, 1967. Recorder Governor's Conference on Education, Seattle and Olympia, Washington, 1967-1968. Consultant, member evaluation panel National Science Foundation, Washington, 1974.

Delegate national foreign policy conference United States Dept.State, 1980. Member National Education Association (life, state representative), Washington Science Teachers Association (charter. President, other offices), Young Men’s Christian Association (president 1966-1981), National Science Teachers Association (life.

Various committees), Phi Delta Kappa (life. President 1969-1983, service award 1981), Kappa Delta Pi.

Interests

• Avocations: automobiles, fishing, bowling, trapshooting, sports.

Connections

Married Ruth M.K. Tsai, August 19, 1967 (divorced July 1974). Children: Grace, Paul.

Father:

Kametaro Migaki

Mother:

Ichiye (Hashimoto) Migaki

Spouse:

Ruth M.K. Tsai

child:

Grace Migaki

child:

Paul Migaki