Charles H. Alexander Jr. ’69

Word just recently reached us of the Sept. 1, 2002, death of Charles H. “Chip” Alexander Jr. Chip drowned while swimming in rough surf off Virginia Beach, Va.

Born in Washington, D.C., he grew up in Cheverly, Md., and was valedictorian of his Bladensburg High School class. After receiving a degree in mathematics from Princeton, he earned a doctorate in statistics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  

After teaching at SUNY, Binghamton, he worked for the U.S. Census Bureau and, during his later years, handled all statistical aspects of the American Community Survey Program. He was widely respected for his contributions to continuous measurement methods.  

Chip is survived by his wife, Diane, and their children, David and Emily. Belatedly, we salute a valued and accomplished member of our class.