Background
Cawns, Albert Edward was born on April 3, 1937 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Harry William and Blanche Ophelia (Bays) Cawns.
Cawns, Albert Edward was born on April 3, 1937 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Harry William and Blanche Ophelia (Bays) Cawns.
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Drury College, Springfield, Missouri, 1958. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Missouri, Rolla, 1959. Master of Science in Computer Science, University Missouri, Rolla, 1984.
Master Engineering Administration, Washington University, St. Louis, 1965.
Engineer White Rodgers Company, St. Louis, 1959-1962, McDonnell Aircraft Company, St. Louis, 1962-1964. Vice president Thomas Inc., 1964-1982. President Talos Company, since 1982.
Adjunct faculty Webster University, St. Louis, 1986-1991, assistant professor mathematics and computer science, director, Master of Science in Company Science Progressive, since 1991, associate professor mathematics and computer science, 1995-2005, professor mathematics and computer science, since 2005, chairman math and computer science department, since 1999.
Moderator Southeast Missouri Presbytery, 1971. Member General Assembly Mission Board, Presbyterian Church United States of America, 1973. Trustee Westminster Presbyterian Church, St. Louis, 1976-2004.
President alumni advisory council School Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, 1990-1992. Corporal United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1954-1962.
Married Sheila Mathie Climie, June 24, 1961. Children: Elizabeth Carrick, Jennifer Kathryn.