Background
Douglas, James Nathaniel was born on August 14, 1935 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Loyd and Nell (Curtis) Douglas.
Douglas, James Nathaniel was born on August 14, 1935 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Loyd and Nell (Curtis) Douglas.
Bachelor of Science, Yale University, 1956; Master of Science, Yale University, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1961.
Instructor, Yale University, 1960-1961; assistant professor, Yale University, 1961-1965; associate professor astronomy, University Texas, Austin, 1965-1971; professor, University Texas, since 1971; director, University Texas (Radio Astronomy Observatory) member of advisory panel for astronomy, National Science Foundation, 1971-1974.
Member American Astronomical Society, International Astronomical Union, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Charlotte Cummings, August 30, 1956 (divorced 1980). Children— Neva Jean, James Loyd, Alan Nevins. Married Elizabeth Gunn.
1 daughter, Eleanore.