Background
Dunn, James Robert was born on October 18, 1921 in Sacramento. Son of Walter Ray and Frances (Latta) Dunn.
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James Robert Dunn
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AB, University of California, Berkeley, 1943; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley, 1950.
Career
Assistant professor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, 1950-1955; associate professor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, 1955-1965; professor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, 1965-1970; president, Dunn Geosci. Corporation, Albany, New York, 1960-1970; Chairman of the Board, Dunn Corporation, Albany, New York, 1970-1993. Geologic consultant, Albany, New York.
Achievements
Membership
Trustee Political Economy Research Center, 1984-1985. Fellow Geological Society American. Member American Society for Testing and Materials, American Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Engineers, Society Mining Engineers (distinguished member, Hall Williams Hardinge award, Henry Krumb lecturer 1993), American Institute Professional Geologists (vice president 1969, president-elect 1979, president 1980, president Foundation 1981, Martin Van Couvering Memorial award), Association Engineering Geologists, Society Economics Geologists, National Aggregates Association (associate), National Association Science and Health (advisory board since 1993), National Council Environmental Balance (Bd.dirs.
1975-1990), National Stone Association (associate board directors 1981), American Council Science and Health (advisory board since 1992), Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Tau.
Connections
Married Marjorie Ralph, November 17, 1946 (divorced 1970). Children: Marsha, Brian, David, Sheldon, Carolyn (deceased). Married Nancy Berry Smyth, October 24, 1970.
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American