John William Michener

Background

Michener, John William was born on May 14, 1924 in Pittsburgh. Son of William Henry and Edna Marie (Cornell) Michener.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physics, Carnegie Institute Technology, 1946; Master of Science in Physics, Carnegie Institute Technology, 1953; Doctor of Philosophy in Solid State Physics, Carnegie Institute Technology, 1953.

Career

Research assistant, Carnegie Institute Technology, Pittsburgh, 1942-1951; physicist, Owens-Corning Fiberglas, Newark, Ohio., 1951-1959; research manager, Milliken Research Corporation, Spartanburg, South Carolina., 1959-1989; senior scientist, Milliken Research Corporation, Spartanburg, South Carolina., since 1989.

Achievements

• John William Michener has been listed as a noteworthy Physicist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member American Society for Testing and Materials (secretary committee E5 since 1989), South Carolina. Academy Science (president 1970-1971).

Connections

Married Ruth Lois Kistler, December 27, 1953. Children: William K., Sue Annual.

Father:

William Henry Michener

Mother:

Edna Marie (Cornell) Michener

Spouse:

Ruth Lois Kistler

child:

William K. Michener

child:

Sue Annual Michener