Background
Christy, John Raymond was born on May 24, 1951 in Fresno, California, United States. Son of Clyde Roger and Georgia Lou (Prentice) Christy.
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John Raymond Christy, American Atmospheric scientist. Achievements include co-developer of method to utilize satellite datafor global temperature monitoring. Recipient Medal for Exceptional Scientific Achievement National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1991, Distinguished Research award University Alabama, Huntsville, 1993.
Education
Bachelor, California State University, Fresno, 1973; Master of Divinity, Golden Gate Baptist Seminary, 1978; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1984; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1987.
Career
Science master, Nyeri (East Africa) Baptist H.S., 1973-1975; instructor, U. South Dakot, Vermillion, 1981-1982; pastor, Grace Baptist Church, Vermillion, 1978-1982; research scientist, U. Alabama, Huntsville, 1987-1991; associate professor, U. Alabama, Huntsville, since 1991. Member Intergovtl. Panel on Climate Change, United Nations, since 1998.
Achievements
Membership
President Grissom High Parent-Teacher-Student Association, Huntsville, 1997-1999. Member American Meterol. Society (Special award 1996), American Geophysical Union.
Connections
Married Alice Babette Joslin, September 27, 1975. Children Alison Ruth, Brian John.
Awards
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Recipient Medal for Exceptional Scientific Achievement National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1991, Distinguished Research award University Alabama, Huntsville, 1993.Recipient Medal for Exceptional Scientific Achievement National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1991, Distinguished Research award University Alabama, Huntsville, 1993.