Background
Gaskill, Harold Vincent was born on February 3, 1905 in Fayette County, Ohio, United States. Son of Ralph Pern and Elta (Scott) Gaskill.
Gaskill, Harold Vincent was born on February 3, 1905 in Fayette County, Ohio, United States. Son of Ralph Pern and Elta (Scott) Gaskill.
Bachelor of Arts, Ohio State University, 1926, Master of Arts, 1927, Doctor of Philosophy, 1930.
Assistant department psychology Ohio State University, Columbus, 1925-1927, instructor, 1927-1930. Assistant professor Iowa State University, 1930-1931, associate professor, 1931-1935, professor psychology, 1935-1975, dean science, 1938-1975, director Industrial Science Research Institute, Iowa State University, 1938-1975, also director war research, 1941-1975, chief scientist United States Army, deputy chief research and development, Pentagon. Vice president planning Collins Radio Company, Cedar Rapids, 1956-1962.
Vice president Financial General corporation, 1962-1975.
Vice president planning International Bank Washington, 1962-1975.
Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Iowa Academy Science, American Association Applied Psychology (charter. Member American, Midwestern pyschology associations, American Council on Education (liaison officer cooperative study, general education), American Library Association (psychology committee), Institute of Radio Engineers, American Statistical Association, Iowa History Society, Sigma Xi, Kappa Sigma, Alpha Psi Delta, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Delta Kappa (Cardinal Key). Mason (32°).; Rotarian.
Club: Des Moines.
Married Pauline Ellen Pinnick, July 21, 1926. Children: Harold Vincent, Ellen Jane, Charles Shreve.