Streckert, Hal
STRECKERT, Hal
STRECKERT, Hal. American, b. 1955. Genres: Travel/Exploration. Career: General Atomics, San Diego, CA, senior principal scientist, 1982-. Education Foundation of General Atomics, member, 1995-; University of Southern California, member of industrial advisory board, 1996. Publications: Kilimanjaro Adventure, 1999. Address: PO Box 9586, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067, U.S.A. Online address: [email protected]
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