Ralph D. Parker
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Ralph D. Parker worked in the Canadian mining industry. In 1921, he obtained a B. Sc.
degree from the University of California
.
Parker became a superintendent of mines at Inco beginning in 1931. He rose through the company and became senior vice-president. In 1963, he retired and was awarded, as the first recipient, the Chairman's Citation. Scientists under his direction developed the aerial magnetometer
, a device used by the military to locate submarines.
He was inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame
and R. D. Parker Collegiate
a high school in Thompson, Manitoba is named in his honour.
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
degree from the University of California
University of California
The University of California is a public university system in the U.S. state of California. Under the California Master Plan for Higher Education, the University of California is a part of the state's three-tier public higher education system, which also includes the California State University...
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Parker became a superintendent of mines at Inco beginning in 1931. He rose through the company and became senior vice-president. In 1963, he retired and was awarded, as the first recipient, the Chairman's Citation. Scientists under his direction developed the aerial magnetometer
Magnetometer
A magnetometer is a measuring instrument used to measure the strength or direction of a magnetic field either produced in the laboratory or existing in nature...
, a device used by the military to locate submarines.
He was inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame
Canadian Mining Hall of Fame
The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame aims to recognize the accomplishments of leaders in the mining industry.It was conceived by Maurice R. Brown as a way to recognize and honor the legendary mine finders and builders of this Canadian industry. The Hall was established in 1988...
and R. D. Parker Collegiate
R. D. Parker Collegiate
R.D. Parker Collegiate is the only high school in Thompson, Manitoba, and holds grades 9-12 . The approximately 1200 students of R.D. Parker Collegiate come from the city of Thompson and near Northern Communities. The staff of R.D. Parker Collegiate is associated with the Steelworkers and the...
a high school in Thompson, Manitoba is named in his honour.