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Walter Gong was born on 1 July, 1922 in Merced, California, U.S., is an American academic. Discover Walter Gong's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?

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Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 1 July, 1922
Birthday 1 July
Birthplace Merced, California, U.S.
Date of death May 16, 2000 (aged 77)
Died Place Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is Walter Gong's Wife?

His wife is Jean Char

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Children 3, including Gerrit W. Gong

Walter Gong Net Worth

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1922

Walter Gong (July 1, 1922 – May 16, 2000) was an American academic and educational theorist who worked as a professor of natural sciences at San Jose State University (SJSU) and Brigham Young University (BYU).

Gong was born and raised in Merced, California.

1959

He was a professor at SJSU from 1959 to 1993.

Gong co-authored a book on mechanics with William Shockley.

1970

In the late-1970s, Gong was a professor at BYU.

He also taught at Ricks College and did teaching work with IBM and NASA.

As a professor of biology at SJSU he developed an innovative learning approach while teaching an eight-credit natural science course: Learning and teaching: A Paradigm for Content Mastery.

Based on his success at SJSU he was invited to teach faculty member of BYU his approach to teaching and learning.

Gong and his wife, Jean, had three children.

In the LDS Church, Gong served as a patriarch.

Their son, Gerrit W. Gong, is a church general authority and current member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

2000

On May 16, 2000, Gong died at age 77 from complications of diabetes.

2019

His ancestors came to the United States from China, near the end of the 19th century.

His family was involved in the laundry and grocery business.

He served in the United States Navy during World War II.

While serving in the Navy, he chose to use the first name of Walter.

Gong attended Stanford University, where he earned bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. degrees.

There, he met Jean Char, who introduced him to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and whom he later married.

Gong began his teaching career at Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California.