Background
Edwards, Steve was born on June 16, 1930 in Quincy, Florida, United States. Son of Steve and Sarah Frances (Ryan) Edwards.
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Education
A native of Florida he graduated from Florida State University in 1952 with a BSc in Physics and Mathematics. Post graduate study for a MSc at FSU in 1954 and a PhD from Johns Hopkins University in 1960 before Dr Edwards returned to FSU.
Career
Graduate assistant, Florida State University at Tallahassee, 1952-1955; assistant professor physics, Florida State University at Tallahassee, 1960-1965; associate professor, Florida State University at Tallahassee, 1965-1969; professor, Florida State University at Tallahassee, since 1969; associate chairman physics, Florida State University at Tallahassee, 1965-1973; chairman physics, Florida State University at Tallahassee, 1973-1979; president faculty senate, Florida State University at Tallahassee, 1983-1985; chairman athletic board, Florida State University at Tallahassee, 1980; dean of faculties and deputy provost, Florida State University at Tallahassee, since 1985; junior instructor, Johns Hopkins, 1955-1957. Board directors Recon, Inc., Tallahassee, 1960-1965, staff committees, 1965-1970.
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Membership
Member American Association Physics Teachers, American Physical Society (chairman Southeastern section 1982-1983), Order De Molay (chevalier degree 1949, legion of honor 1963), Sigma Xi, Sigma Pi Sigma (zone supervisor southeastern United States 1962-1965), Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Theta Kappa (honorary), Gamma Alpha, Kappa Sigma, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Omicron Delta Kappa, Order Omega, Mortar Board.
Connections
Married Helen Wallace Carothers, December 17, 1964. Children: Ashley Carothers, Leigh Holladay.
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Political Party
Democrat
Awards
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Recipient Coyle E. Moore award Florida State University, 1965. Distinguished Service award Florida State University Alumni Association, 1985. Kentucky colonel.Recipient Coyle E. Moore award Florida State University, 1965. Distinguished Service award Florida State University Alumni Association, 1985. Kentucky colonel.
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Recipient Coyle E. Moore award Florida State University, 1965. Distinguished Service award Florida State University Alumni Association, 1985. Kentucky colonel.Recipient Coyle E. Moore award Florida State University, 1965. Distinguished Service award Florida State University Alumni Association, 1985. Kentucky colonel.