Marian E. Rudnyk

Background

Rudnyk, Marian E. was born on June 14, 1960 in Long Island, New York, United States. Son of Augustin J. and Romana O. (Ludkewycz) Rudnyk.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Earth Science, California State Polytechnic, 1983.

Career

Photogeologist consultant Jet Propulsion Laboratory, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Pasadena, California, since 1983; astronomer Jet Propulsion Laboratory, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Pasadena, California, 1985-1987; data manager, planetary photogeologist Jet Propulsion Laboratory, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Pasadena, California, since 1988.

Achievements

• Achievements include discovery of asteroid #4601 Ludkewycz, and nearly 200 other asteroids.

Membership

Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Society Ukrainian Engineers, Los Angeles Astronomical Society (consultant since 1988), Marslinks, Rose Float Club, Jet Propulsion Laboratory Writers Club.

Connections

Father:

Augustin J. Rudnyk

Mother:

Romana O. (Ludkewycz) Rudnyk