Background
Higgs, Lloyd Albert was born on June 21, 1937 in Moncton, N.B., Canada. Son of Maxwell Lemert and Reta Mae (Jollimore) Higgs.
Astronomer Observatory administrator
Higgs, Lloyd Albert was born on June 21, 1937 in Moncton, N.B., Canada. Son of Maxwell Lemert and Reta Mae (Jollimore) Higgs.
Bachelor of Science, University N.B., Fredericton, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy, Oxford (England) University, 1961.
Research officer, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, 1961-1981; director, Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory, Penticton, B.C., 1981-1994; principal research officer, Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory, since 1988. Research officer Leiden (Holland) U., 1964-1965.
Leader Boy Scouts Canada, 1977-1989. Fellow Royal Astronomical Society. Member American Astronomical Society, Canada Astronomical Society (president 1992-1994), Royal Astronomical Society Canada (life member, editor journal 1976-1980, Service award 1983, president 1988-1990), International Astronomical Union.
Married Kathleen Mary Fletcher, January 15, 1966. Children: Kevin, Scott, Michelle.