Physics Faculty at SUNY Plattsburgh - Mr. John W. Porter

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Physics Faculty - Mr. John W. Porter

Physics Laboratory Instructor

Born in Norfolk, Va, I am the son of a U.S. Navy WWII veteran and stepson of a retired U.S. Marine.

I graduated from Kofa High School in Yuma, Arizona. I served active/reserve in the U.S. Navy; while in the reserve I was employed full time as a civilian with the U.S. Air Force at Plattsburgh Air Force Base, New York, primarily in the field of Communications/Electronics. I received a Associates Degree from Clinton Community College and later a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Plattsburgh State in 2002.

My technical interests are Climate Change, Electronics and all areas of Math/Science.

At Plattsburgh State I manage/operate a 4GHZ Radio Telescope currently used to make daily Sun transit observations. My technical expertise has centered primarily around Electronics/Communications. I hold an amateur radio advanced class license (WA2WHJ) and an FCC General Radio Telephone License with Ship Radar Endorsement.

I am a member of the American Geophysical Union, American Physical Society, American Radio Relay League, Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, Fleet Reserve Association, Air Force Association, Naval Enlisted Reserve Association.

When I am not involved in technical activities I enjoy jogging and discussing current affairs. I have two sons, Rob, a Clarkson Graduate, and Chris, serving in the U.S. Navy.

Oh yes, and one super grandchild.

Education

• B.S. in Physics, SUNY Plattsburgh, 2002
• A.A., Clinton Community College

Technical Interests

• Climate Change
• Electronics
• All areas of Math/Science

Professional Memberships & Licenses

• Memberships
  • Air Force Association
  • American Geophysical Union
  • American Physical Society
  • American Radio Relay League
  • Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association
  • Fleet Reserve Association
  • Naval Enlisted Reserve
• Licences
  • Amateur Radio Advanced Class License (WA2WHJ)
  • FCC General Radio Telephone License with Ship Radar Endorsement

Contact John Porter

Office: 216A Hudson Hall
Phone: (518) 564-3165
E-mail: porterjw@plattsburgh.edu