Background
Hagen, John P. was born on July 31, 1908 in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Hagen, John P. was born on July 31, 1908 in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Bachelor of Science, Boston University, 1929. Doctor of Science, Boston University, 1959. Master of Arts, Wesleyan University, 1931.
Doctor of Philosophy, Georgetown University, 1949.
Research associate, Wesleyan University, 1931-1935;
superintendent atmosphere and astrophysics division, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, 1935-1958;
development microwave radar, radio astronomer, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, 1935-1958;
assistant director space flight development, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1958-1960;
director, OUNC, 1960-1962;
professor astronomy, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1962-1976;
professor emeritus, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1976-1990;
head department astronomy, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1966-1976. Project director Earth Satellite Project. Chairman study group Comite Consulatit International des Radio Communications, member United States Executive Committee.
Chairman Inter-Union Commision on Frequency Allocations for Radio Astronomy and Space Science. Member Frequency Management Advisory Committee. Lecturer Georgetown University.
Fellow Institute Radio Engineers, American Academy Arts and Sciences, Roayl Astronomical Society {England}. Member American Astronomical Society, International Astronomical Union, Washington Academy of Sciences, U.R.S.I. {past chairman national committee}, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi.
Son of John T. and Ella Bertha {Fisher} H. Married Edith W. Soderling, October 12, 1935. Children: J. Peter, E. Christopher.