William Clark Kelly

Background

Kelly, William Clark was born on March 18, 1922 in Braddock, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Clark William and Alma (Wilhelm) Kelly.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Pittsburgh, 1943; Master of Sciences, University Pittsburgh, 1946; Doctor of Philosophy, University Pittsburgh, 1951.

Career

From assistant physics to associate professor, U. Pittsburgh, 1943-1958. Secretary International Commission Physics Education, International Union Pure and Applied Physics, 1966-1972, chairman, 1972-1975. Member commission on teaching of science International Council of Scientific Unions, 1975-1978.

Member National Manpower Advisory Committee's Subcommittee on Professional, Scientific and Technology Manpower, 1971-1973.

Achievements

• William Clark Kelly has been listed as a noteworthy Science administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • High School Physics

    (hardcover)

  • High School Physics

Membership

Member Conference Board Association Research Councils, 1969-1983. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member American Association Physics Teachers (Distinguished Svc.

Citation 1959, special assistant 1985-1989).

Connections

Married Gertrude Clark Blackwood, September 8, 1947. Children— Emily Clark, William Blackwood.

Father:

Clark William Kelly

Mother:

Alma (Wilhelm) Kelly

Spouse:

Gertrude Clark Blackwood