Background
McGraw, John Thomas was born on March 22, 1946 in Gaylord, Minnesota, United States. Son of Thomas Roger and Grace Ann (Friederichs) McGraw.
McGraw, John Thomas was born on March 22, 1946 in Gaylord, Minnesota, United States. Son of Thomas Roger and Grace Ann (Friederichs) McGraw.
Bachelor, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1968. Master of Arts, University Texas, 1973. Doctor of Philosophy, University Texas, 1977.
Research scientist assistant department astronomy, University Texas, Austin, 1970-1975; research scientist, University Texas, Austin, 1976-1977; research associate, University Texas, Austin, 1977-1978; research scientist, U. Cape Town, Republic South Africa, 1975-1976; research associate Steward Observatory,, U. Arizona, Tucson, 1979-1980; assistant astronomer, U. Arizona, Tucson, 1980-1983; associate astronomer, U. Arizona, Tucson, since 1983. Advisor on astrophysics National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, since 1988, on science operations, since 1990.
President Manana Vista Homeowners Association, Tucson, 1980-1984. Cubmaster pack 186 Cub Scouts American, Tucson, 1986-1991. Member International Astronomical Union, American Astronomical Society, Astronomical Society Pacific, Sigma Xi, Sigma Pi Sigma.
Married Maryann Margaret McDonough, June 23, 1973. Children: Thomas Patrick, Daniel John.