Allen Herbert Hoffman

Background

Hoffman, Allen Herbert was born on March 23, 1942 in Salem, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Herbert Nicholas and Ruth Hazel (Peinert) Hoffman.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1963. Master of Science, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, University Colorado, 1970.

Career

Assistant professor mechanical engineering Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1970—1975, associate professor, 1975—1983. Professor, since 1983. Visiting professor University Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, since 1977.

Achievements

• Allen Herbert Hoffman has been listed as a noteworthy mechanical engineer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Sterling Board Health, Massachusetts, since 1977, chairman, 1979—1980, 1982—1984, 1985—1986. Member of American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Academy Mechanics, American Society Engineering Education, Kappa Delta (Elizabeth W. Lanier award 1988).

Interests

• Running, cross country skiing.

Connections

Married Carol Ann Snyder, June 22, 1968. Children: Kimberly C., Rebecca A.

Father:

Herbert Nicholas Hoffman

Mother:

Ruth Hazel (Peinert) Hoffman

Spouse:

Carol Ann Snyder

child:

Rebecca A. Hoffman

child:

Kimberly C. Hoffman