Newman, Pauline Born 1927 in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Nominated by Ronald Reagan on January 30, 1984, to a seat vacated by Philip Nichols, Jr.; Confirmed by the Senate on February 27, 1984, and received commission on February 28, 1984. Education: Vassar College, B.A., 1947 Columbia University, M.A., 1948 Yale University, Ph.D., 1952 New York University School of Law, LL.B., 1958 Professional Career: Research scientist, American Cynamid Company, 1951-1954 Patent attorney/house counsel, FMC Corporation, New York City & Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1954-1984 Director of patent, trademark, and licensing department, 1969-1984 Science policy specialist, Department of Natural Sciences, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, 1961-1962 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Female