John Rees Percy

Background

Percy, John Rees was born on July 10, 1941 in Windsor, Berkshire, England. Son of George Francis and Christine (Holland) Percy. arrived in Canada, 1946.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1962; Master of Arts, U. Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1968.

Career

Assistant professor, U. Toronto, 1968-1972; associate professor, U. Toronto, 1973-1978; professor, U. Toronto, since 1978; associate dean, vice principal, Erindale College, U. Toronto, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, 1989-1994.

Achievements

• John Rees Percy has been listed as a noteworthy Astronomer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • Vol. 89 - Astronomy Education: Current Developments, Future Coordination

Membership

Vice-chair, board of trustees Ontario Science Center, 1992-1998. Member Astromony Society Pacific (president 1997-1999), American Association Variable Star Observers (president 1989-1991), Royal Canada Institute (president 1985-1986), Royal Astronomical Society Canada (president 1978-1980, Svc. award 1977), International Astronomical Union (president commission 27-variable stars 1991-1994, president commission 46 teaching of astronomy 1994-1997, coordinator travelling telescope project, editor newsletter on teaching astronomy).

Connections

Married Maire Ede Robertson, June 16, 1962. 1 child, Carol Elaine.

Father:

George Francis Percy

Mother:

Christine (Holland) Percy

Spouse:

Maire Ede Robertson

child:

Carol Elaine Percy