Thomas David Chikalla

Background

Chikalla, Thomas David was born on September 9, 1935 in Milwaukee. Son of Paul Joseph and Margaret Ann (Dittrich) Chikalla.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy, University of Wisconsin, 1957; Doctor of Philosophy in Metallurgy, University of Wisconsin, 1966; Master of Science in Metallurgy, U. Idaho, 1960.

Career

Research scientist, General Electric Company, Richland, Washington, 1957-1962; senior research scientist, Battelle Pacific N.W. laboratories, Richland, 1964-1972; section manager, Battelle Pacific N.W. laboratories, Richland, 1972-1980; programs manager, Battelle Pacific N.W. laboratories, Richland, 1980-1983; department manager, Battelle Pacific N.W. laboratories, Richland, 1983-1986; associate director, Battelle Pacific N.W. laboratories, Richland, 1986-1995; retired, 1995. Teacher University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1962-1964.

Achievements

• Thomas David Chikalla has been listed as a noteworthy science facility administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Ceramic Society (counselor 1974-1980). Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Nuclear Society, Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, golfing, woodworking, mountain climbing.

Connections

Married Ruth Janet Laun, June 20, 1960. Children: Paul, Mark, Karyn.

Father:

Paul Joseph Chikalla

Mother:

Margaret Ann (Dittrich) Chikalla

Spouse:

Ruth Janet Laun

child:

Paul Chikalla

child:

Mark Chikalla

child:

Karyn Chikalla