Richard C. Parker

Background

Parker, Richard C. was born on July 17, 1939 in Coleman, Texas, United States. Son of Elmer Clyde and Bernice Lonie (Trapp) Parker.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, California State College, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Chemistry, U. Washington, 1966.

Career

Research engineer, North American Aviation, Downey, California, 1962; assistant professor of chemistry, Newark College Engineering, 1966-1976; associate professor of chemistry, New Jersey Institute Technology, Newark, 1976-1981; professor, New Jersey Institute Technology, Newark, since 1981; associate dean engineering, New Jersey Institute Technology, Newark, since 1988.

Achievements

• Richard C. Parker has been listed as a noteworthy College administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Commissioner Oceanport (New Jersey) Environmental Commission, since 1981, chairman, since 1987. Chairman of the executive committee Boy Scouts American, Oceanport, since 1988, committee Water Watch, Oceanport, 1990. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Institute Chemical Engineers, American Society Engineering Education, American Chemical Society, American Physical Society, Association New Jersey Environmental Commissioners, Academy Safety Consortium of New Jersey, Order Engineer (honorary), Omega Chi Epsilon (Eta chapter, associate), Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocations: hiking, camping, tennis, swimming.

Connections

Married Marilyn Ankeney, Aug.31, 1963 (divorced December 1988). Children: Melissa Louise, Christopher Glen.

Father:

Elmer Clyde Parker

Mother:

Bernice Lonie (Trapp) Parker

Spouse:

Marilyn Ankeney

child:

Melissa Louise Parker

child:

Christopher Glen Parker