John Norman Davies

Background

Davies, John Norman was born on February 2, 1945 in Bethesda, Maryland. Son of John William and Mary Jean (Norman) Davies.

Education

Bachelor in Physics, Reed College, 1967; Master of Science in Geophysics, U. Alaska, Fairbanks, 1970; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Alaska, Fairbanks, 1975.

Career

Research associate, Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory, Palisades, New York, 1974-1981; state seismologist, Alaska Department Natural Resources, Fairbanks, 1981-1986; state seismologist, Geophysical Institute, U. Alaska, Fairbanks, 1986-1992; member, Alaska State Legislature, since 1992. Member National Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Council. Coordinating scientist Alaska Volcano Observatory, Fairbanks.

Achievements

• John Norman Davies has been listed as a noteworthy State legislator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly, 1989-1992. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science (president Alaska chapter), Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (dir.Alaska chapter).

Interests

• Avocations: carpentry, hiking, camping, biking, skiing.

Connections

Married Linda Ann Schandelmeier, July 17, 1993. Children: Brian, Karen, Ben. Stepchildren: Lauren, Mara.

Father:

John William Davies

Mother:

Mary Jean (Norman) Davies

Spouse:

Linda Ann Schandelmeier

child:

Lauren Davies

child:

Karen Davies

child:

Ben Davies

child:

Brian Davies

child:

Mara Davies