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Beck, Vernon David was born on May 19, 1949 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, United States. Son of David John and Violet (Franzen) Beck.
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Vernon David Beck, American Physicist, consultant. Achievements include 5 patents; research interests include electron optics, lithography, precision engineering. Fellow Fannie and John Hertz Foundation, 1971-1976. Member Society Information Display, Microscopy Society American, Sigma Xi (chapter president 1982-1983).
Education
Bachelor in Physics, University of Chicago, 1971; Master of Science in Physics, University of Chicago, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, University of Chicago, 1977.
Career
Postdoctoral researcher, International Business Machines Corporation Research, Yorktown Heights, New York, 1971-1973; member research staff, International Business Machines Corporation Research, Yorktown Heights, New York, 1973-1984; manager display devices, International Business Machines Corporation Research, Yorktown Heights, New York, 1984-1987; visiting scholar, Enrico Fermi Institute, Chicago, 1987-1988; senior engineer, International Business Machines Corporation East Fishkill, New York, 1988-1991; president, Vernon Beck Cons., Inc., Ridgefield, Connecticut, since 1991. Interviewer for fellow selection Fannie and John Hertz Foundation, Livermore, California, since 1991.
Achievements
Membership
Member Society Information Display, Microscopy Society American, Sigma Xi (chapter president 1982-1983).
Connections
Married Nancy Jo Katagiri, September 11, 1971. 1 child, Laura Ingrid.
