Background
Smythe, William Rodman was born on January 6, 1930 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of William Ralph and Helen (Keith) Smythe.
Smythe, William Rodman was born on January 6, 1930 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of William Ralph and Helen (Keith) Smythe.
Bachelor of Science, California Institute Technology, 1951; Master of Science, California Institute Technology, 1952; Doctor of Philosophy, California Institute Technology, 1957.
Engineer, General Electric Microwave Laboratory, Palo Alto, California, 1956-1957; assistant professor, U. Colorado, 1958-1963; associate professor, U. Colorado, 1963-1967; professor, U. Colorado, since 1967; chairman nuclear physics laboratory, U. Colorado, 1967-1969, 81-83, 90-92.
Group leader Rocky Mountain Rescue Group, 1967-1968. Member American Physical Society.
Married Carol Richardson, November 27, 1954 (deceased December 1987). Children: Stephanie, Deborah, William Richardson, Reed Terry. Married Judith Brean Travers, January 1, 1989.