Joseph G. Backes 7825 N. Odell Avenue Niles IL 60714

Education:

• Bachelor of Science--Meteorology, University of Wisconsin, 1979
• Master of Science--Computer Science, Colorado State University, 1986

  Employment:

  • 1975-1980, Computer Operator, Rickenbacker AFB, OH (Columbus)
  • 1980-1984, Computer Programmer, Holloman AFB, NM (Alamogordo)
  • 1984-1986, Graduate School, Colorado State University (Fort Collins)
  • 1986-1987, Space Environmental Support Manager, Scott AFB, IL (Belleville)
  • 1987-1989, Database Administrator, Scott AFB, IL (Belleville)
  • 1989-1991, Space Forecast Center Program Manager, Scott AFB, IL (Belleville)
  • 1991-1994, Commander, Palehua Solar Observatory (Hawaii)
  • 1994-1998, Associate Professor of Aerospace Studies, Illinois Institute of Technology (AFROTC Det 195), Chicago, IL
  • 1998-2000, Computer Specialist, Sigonella NAS, Sicily, Italy