Background
Helmer, Richard Guy was born on February 19, 1934 in Homer, Michigan, United States. Son of Hurshul Guy and Edith Maude (Putnam) Helmer.
Helmer, Richard Guy was born on February 19, 1934 in Homer, Michigan, United States. Son of Hurshul Guy and Edith Maude (Putnam) Helmer.
Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan, 1956; Master of Science, University of Michigan, 1957; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Michigan, 1961.
Physicist, Phillips Petroleum Company, Idaho Falls, Idaho., 1961-1965; physicist, Idaho Nuclear Company, Idaho Falls, 1965-1970; senior scientist, Aerojet Nuclear Company, Idaho Falls, 1970-1976; principal scientist, Edgerton, Germeshauser, and Greer Idaho, Idaho Falls, since 1976. Member task group on gamma-ray energies International Union Pure and Applied Physics, since 1972. Chairman working group on gamma and beta-ray spectrometry International Commision on Radionuclide Metrologie, 1985-1991.
Board of directors Child Development Center, Idaho Falls, 1968-1974, Regional Council Christian Ministry, since 1970. Trustee School District 91, Idaho Falls, 1979-1985. Fellow American Physical Society.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Nuclear Society, New York Academy Sciences.
Married Mary Joan Scrivens, June 10, 1956. Children: Gary Allen, Carl William.