John Isaac Ewing

Background

Ewing, John Isaac was born on July 5, 1924 in Lockney, Texas, United States. Son of Floyd Ford and Hope Ethyl (Hamilton) Ewing.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physics, Harvard University, 1950.

Career

Research scientist, Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory, Columbia University, New York City, 1950-1961; senior research associate, Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory, Columbia University, 1961-1976; associate director for research, Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory, Columbia University, 1972-1976; Adjunct Professor, 1974-1979; senior scientist, department chairman geology and geophysics, Woods Hole (Massachusetts) Oceanographic Institution, 1976-1990; chairman, Woods Hole (Massachusetts) Oceanographic Institution, 1976-1982; scientist emeritus, Woods Hole (Massachusetts) Oceanographic Institution.

Achievements

• John Isaac Ewing has been listed as a noteworthy Geophysicist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Fellow American Geophysical Union. American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Member Society Exploration Geophysicists.

Connections

Married Ellen Elizabeth Thomas, June 26, 1948. Children: Valerie Margaret, Martha Ann, John Thomas.

Father:

Floyd Ford Ewing

Mother:

Hope Ethyl (Hamilton) Ewing

Spouse:

Ellen Elizabeth Thomas

child:

Valerie Margaret Ewing

child:

Martha Ann Ewing

child:

John Thomas Ewing