Background
Whiteker, Roy Archie was born on August 22, 1927 in Long Beach, California, United States. Son of Ewing Harris and Mabel Mary (Williams) Whiteker.
Whiteker, Roy Archie was born on August 22, 1927 in Long Beach, California, United States. Son of Ewing Harris and Mabel Mary (Williams) Whiteker.
Bachelor of Science, University of California at Los Angeles, 1950. Master of Science, University of California at Los Angeles, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, California Institute of Technology, 1956.
Instructor chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1955-1957; assistant professor, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, California, 1957-1961; associate professor, Harvey Mudd College, 1961-1967; professor of chemistry, Harvey Mudd College, 1967-1973; associate director fellowships, National Academy Sciences, Washington, 1967-1968; deputy executive secretary, Council International Exchange Scholar, Washington, 1971-1972; executive secretary, Council International Exchange Scholar, 1972-1975; director, Council International Exchange Scholar, 1975-1976; professor of chemistry, U. Pacific, Stockton, California, 1976-1992; dean College Pacific, U. Pacific, Stockton, California, 1976-1989.
Board directors Stockton Symphony Association, 1978-1980. Director community advisory board Station KUOP, 1981-1989. Board directors Stockton Chorale, 1989-1997.
President University of the Pacific Emeriti Society, 1992-1994, 2000-2002. With United States Naval Reserve, 1945-1946. Member American Chemical Society, Alpha Chi Sigma, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Xi.
Married Jean Fiske MacLean, June 3, 1960. 1 son, Scott MacLean.