John Read Arthur

Background

Arthur,, John Read was born on December 17, 1931 in Omaha. Son of John Read, Senior and Edith Lisle (A.) Arthur.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Technology, Iowa State University, 1954. Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Chemistry, Iowa State University, 1961.

Career

Member technical staff Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey, 1961—1977. Senior project scientist physical electronic division Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, 1977—1983. Tektronix professor electrical engineering Oregon State University, Corvallis, since 1983.

Served to lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1954-1956.

Achievements

• Achievements include patents in field.

Membership

Member of American Vacuum Society (president 1983, Gaede-Langmuir award 1988), American Physical Society (International Business Machines Corporation prize 1982), Sierra Club.

Connections

Married Beverly J. Bentzinger, August 14, 1954. Children: John Read III, Stephen M., Michael W., Mary A.

Father:

John Read Arthur

Mother:

Edith Lisle (A.) Arthur

Spouse:

Beverly J. Bentzinger

child:

Stephen M. Arthur,

child:

Michael W. Arthur,

child:

John Read III Arthur,

child:

Mary A. Arthur,