Background
Foster, John Stuart was born on September 18, 1922 in New Haven. Son of John Stuart and Flora (Curtis) Foster.
Foster, John Stuart was born on September 18, 1922 in New Haven. Son of John Stuart and Flora (Curtis) Foster.
Bachelor of Science, McGill University, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, University of California, Berkeley, 1952; Doctor of Science (honorary), University Mon., 1979.
Director, Lawrence Livermore (California) Laboratory, 1952-1965;
director defense research and engineering, Department Defense, Washington, 1965-1973;
vice president, TRW Energy Systems Group, Redondo Beach, California, 1973-1979;
vice president science and technical, TRW Inc., Cleveland, 1979-1988;
also board directors, TRW Inc., Cleveland. Member of national advisory board American Security Council. Chairman Defense Science Board, 1989-1993.
Chairman Pilkington Aerospace. Chairman Technology Strategies & Alliances.
Member National Academy of Engineering (Founders award 1989), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Defense Preparedness Association, National Security Industrial Association.
Married Frances Schnell, December 28, 1978. Children: Susan, Cathy, Bruce, Scott, John.