John Harold Hoffman

Background

Hoffman, John Harold was born on September 7, 1929 in Winona, Minnesota, United States. Son of John Jay and Helen V. (Sklenar) Hoffman.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physics/Chemistry, St. Mary's College, Winona, 1951; Master of Science in Physics, University of Minnesota, 1954; Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, University of Minnesota, 1958.

Career

Research scientist, United States Naval Research Labs, Washington, 1959-1966; research scientist, S.W. Center for Advanced Studies, Richardson, Texas, 1966-1969; professor, University Texas, Dallas, since 1969. Board of trustees U. Space Research Association, Washington, 1989-1995.

Achievements

• John Harold Hoffman has been listed as a noteworthy Physics educator, education administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association Physics Teachers (Texas section president 1993-1994).

Connections

Married Judith Poncelet, December 26, 1959. Children: Rita, Gregory, Julie, Margaret.

Father:

John Jay Hoffman

Mother:

Helen V. (Sklenar) Hoffman

Spouse:

Judith Poncelet

child:

Margaret Hoffman

child:

Gregory Hoffman

child:

Julie Hoffman

child:

Rita Hoffman