Samuel Charles Colbeck

Background

Colbeck, Samuel Charles was born on October 31, 1940 in Pittsburgh. Son of Samuel Charles and Edith (McManis) Colbeck.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Pittsburgh, 1962; Master of Science, U. Pittsburgh, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Washington, 1970.

Career

Research geophysicist, United States Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, Hanover, N.H., since 1970. Adjunct Professor Dartmouth College, Hanover, since 1973. Consultant American Electric Power, Duke Power, 1973-1983.

Expert witness snow and ice problems and skier injury suits, since 1978.

Achievements

• Samuel Charles Colbeck has been listed as a noteworthy Geophysicist, educator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member various committees National Academy Science/National Research Council, 1974-1990. Fellow American Geophysical Union (various committees, Horton award 1980). Member International Glaciological Society (vice president 1984-1987, president 1987-1990), Electromagnetic Academy, American Association Avalanche Professionals (Eastern representative since 1990).

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, softball, logging, football, biking.

Connections

Married Margaret Arnold, December 28, 1969 (divorced August 1984). Children: Eric, Craig, David. Married Muriel Magee, June 15, 1991.

Father:

Samuel Charles Colbeck

Mother:

Edith (McManis) Colbeck

Spouse:

Muriel Magee

Spouse:

Margaret Arnold

child:

Craig Colbeck

child:

David Colbeck

child:

Eric Colbeck