Roscoe Edward Peithman

Background

Peithman, Roscoe Edward was born on February 26, 1913 in Hoyleton, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward Henry Peithman and Sarah Jane Smith.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Southern Illinois University, 1935. Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1939. Doctor of Education, Oregon State University, 1955.

Career

Teacher various High School, Illinois, 1935—1942. Professor of physics Humboldt State University, Arcata, California, 1946—1977, chairman division of physical science, 1960—1969, dean School Sciences, 1969—1970, emeritus professor of physics, since 1977. Academic senator California State University Systems, California, 1963—1966.

Lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1973.

Achievements

• Roscoe Edward Peithman has been listed as a noteworthy physicist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow: American Men and Women of Science (life). Member: American Association of Physics Teachers.

Interests

• Amateur radio.

Connections

Married Laura Jane Davenport, April 3, 1936 (deceased October 13, 1987). Children: Ann Davenport, Stephen Edward.

Father:

Edward Henry Peithman

Mother:

Sarah Jane Smith

Spouse:

Laura Jane Davenport

child:

Ann Davenport Peithman

child:

Stephen Edward Peithman