Background
Dowe, R. Michael was born on October 3, 1927 in Bellows Falls, Vermont, United States. Son of Ray Michael and Alice Wilson (Des Prez) Dowe.
Directed energy and sensor technology executive
Dowe, R. Michael was born on October 3, 1927 in Bellows Falls, Vermont, United States. Son of Ray Michael and Alice Wilson (Des Prez) Dowe.
Bachelor of Science in Military Engineering, United States Military Academy, 1950; Master of Science in Physics, U. Alabama, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, U. Alabama, 1964.
Chief scientist, Booz Allen Hamilton, Washington, 1970-1971;
deputy to president, Science Applications, La Jolla, California, 1971-1977;
vice president, Jaycor, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 1977-1980;
vice president, W.J. Schafer Associations, LaJolla, 1980-1982;
executive vice president, Titan Systems Corporation, San Diego, 1982-1995;
president, Chief Executive Officer, Information Systems laboratories, Inc., San Diego, since 1995. Teaching/research assistant physics U. Alabama, 1959-1963. Instructor physics U. Kansas, 1963-1964.
Associate professor physics George Mason U., Fairfax, Virginia, 1964-1971;consultant National Academy Engineering, 1973-1975, Defense Science Board, 1984-1985. Army Science Board, 1984-1989, United States Navy Research Advisory Committee, 1989-1993, others. Board directors, corporation secretariate Beta Development Corporation, 1983-1995.
Member West Point Society San Diego, since 1970, president, 1986-1990. Interviewer Hertz Foundation Fellowship Program, 1973-1979. Board visiting Engineering, University Maryland.
Lieutenant to colonel United States Army, 1950-1970. Member DAV, American Physical Society (plasma physics division, beam physics division, nuclear physics division), Retired Officers Association, American Defense Preparedness Association.
Married Barbara Spencer, June 2, 1943. Children: R. Michael III, Dorothy Des Prez, Allison L. Johnson, Michelle C. Bykirk, Lisa P. Hogue, Greg C. Rhodes, Douglas M., Dabney M. Erikson, Alexa T.
