Raymond John Walker

Background

Walker, Raymond John was born on October 26, 1942 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Raymond Osmund and Marie Dorothy Walker.

Education

Bachelor of Science, San Diego State University, 1964; Master of Science, University of California at Los Angeles, 1969; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California at Los Angeles, 1973.

Career

Research associate, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1973-1977; research geophysicist Institute Geophysics and Planetary Physics, University of California at Los Angeles, since 1977. Manager planetary plasma interactions node project scientist National Aeronautics and Space Administration Planetary Data System. Member numerous committees on space physics and the management of space physics data National Research Council and National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Achievements

• Raymond John Walker has been listed as a noteworthy Physicist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Geophysical Union (chair information technical committee 1990-1992, EdwardA. Flinn III award 1996), American Astronomical Society (division Planetary Science).

Connections

Father:

Raymond Osmund Walker

Mother:

Marie Dorothy Walker