Background
Hoskins, John Richard was born on June 9, 1919 in Brewster, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Joseph Henry and Frieda (Bloss) Hoskins.
Hoskins, John Richard was born on June 9, 1919 in Brewster, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Joseph Henry and Frieda (Bloss) Hoskins.
Bachelor of Science, University Idaho, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1962. Postgraduate, University Utah.
From instructor to assistant professor mining engineering University Alaska-Juneau, 1952-1957. National Science Foundation faculty fellow University Utah, 1957-1962, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1958-1959. Professor mining engineering University Idaho, since 1967.
Developer, grader professional engineering exams Idaho and United States, 1968-1982.
Board directors Moscow Christian Science Society, since 1980. Chairman board Millcreek, Salt Lake City, 1964-1967. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1941-1945.
Member Society Mining Engineers of American Institute of Mining, American Society Engineering Education (executive board 1974-1976).
Married Artys Leora Colton, January 1, 1979. Children: William N., Gretchen M., DeEtte.