Background
Powell, Albert Edgar was born on November 8, 1919 in Larimer, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William James and Clara Belle (Caldwell) Powell.
Powell, Albert Edgar was born on November 8, 1919 in Larimer, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William James and Clara Belle (Caldwell) Powell.
Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1941. Master of Science, Purdue University, 1943. Doctor of Philosophy, Iowa State University, 1960.
Registered profile engineer, Washington, Iowa. Consultant engineering, Ames, Iowa, 1944-1947. Office engineer Structural Clay Products, 1947-1949.
Agricultural engineer United States Department of Agriculture, 1949-1950, American Plywood Association, Tacoma, Washington, 1950-1960.
Professor Washington State University, Pullman, since 1960. Principal Powell Engineering, since 1983.
Member American Academy Environmental Engineers (diplomate), National Society Professional Engineers, Washington Society Professional Engineers (president 1973-1974) (Engineer of Year award 1973), American Society Agricultural Engineers (Engineer of Year award 1975). Club: Whelan Grange.
Married Margueret Elizabeth Bayless, August 7, 1943. Children: Albert East., William J., Pamela Sue, Charles East. Bachelor of Science.