Background
Byrne, John Vincent was born on May 9, 1928 in Hempstead, New York, United States. Son of Frank E. and Kathleen (Barry) Byrne.
Byrne, John Vincent was born on May 9, 1928 in Hempstead, New York, United States. Son of Frank E. and Kathleen (Barry) Byrne.
AB, Hamilton College, 1951; Juris Doctor (honorary), Hamilton College, 1994; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1953; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Southern California, 1957.
Research geologist, Humble Oil & Refinery Company, Houston, 1957-1960;
associate professor, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1960-1966;
professor oceanography, Oregon State University, Corvallis, since 1966;
department chairman, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1968-1972;
dean School Oceanography, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1972-1976;
acting dean research, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1976-1977;
dean research, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1977-1980;
vice president for research and graduate studies, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1980-1981;
president, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1984-1995;
administrator, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, Washington, 1981-1984;
president, Oregon State University, 1984-1995;
higher education consultant, Corvallis, since 1996. Program director oceanography National Science Foundation, 1966-1967. Executive director Kellogg Commision on Future of State and Land Grant Universities, since 1996.
Director Oregon Coast Aquarium, Harbor Branch Ocean Institute.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, Geological Society American, American Meteorological Society. Member American Association Petroleum Geologists, American Geophysical Union, Sigma Xi, Chi Psi.
Married Shirley O'Connor, November 26, 1954. Children: Donna, Lisa, Karen, Steven.