Matthew D. King

Family First!!



As of April 8th, 1995, I have joined the ranks of happily married men. My wife, Kerri Cathleen , is a teacher and a great singer.

Camping and Hunting



Camping, hunting, and snorkeling are a few of my most favorite activities . I currently live in San Diego(a big city), and previously I lived in Brisbane, Australia (another big city). Except for these unavoidable arrangements I've lived in rural California since birth.

The first real camping trip I remember was when I was five years old. I, of course, head for the hills every chance I get, which never seems to be enough.

I also participate in every hunting season I can afford. The primary cost is always the purchasing of the required permits and tags and liscenses and whatever else the government can think of to get money out of you. Yet, I gladly pay it to support the few and the brave that maintain the rights and priviliges of Americans'.

Music

Another one of my interests is music. I enjoy all types of music.(some consider rap to be music, but we all know it's not!) Lately I've been listening to alot of Dr. James Dobson , and Rush Limbaugh. What they have to say is music to my ears. They are both right on, plus since we don't have a TV, it's nice to have external entertainment occasionally.

Being an Astronaut

Growing up in this day and age, I developed a desire to be an astronaut at an early age. My parents always told me to reach for the stars, maybe I took them too literally, but here I am trying to get my doctorate and looking for a way to finance my homestead on the moon. A friend of mine, Steve Nagel , gave me these pictures and has been a great help and inspiration on this path.





SCUBA Diving

I got my SCUBA diving certificate while on scholarship in Australia. It is such an incredible experience, I can't describe it to you, you just have to experience it on your own! I don't know why everyone is so worked up over sharks. If you just act friendly, and rub their bellies, they are really quit friendly. Just remember... Show No Fear, They Can Smell It!!





Department of Mechanical Engineering
Joint Doctoral Program
University of California San Diego-San Diego State University
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 92182-1308

Office: Engineering 403A
Phone: (619) 594-7293
e-mail:
• mking@rohan.sdsu.edu - primary account
  
• grad6@voyager2.sdsu.edu