Archie Wayne Bennett

Background

Bennett, Archie Wayne was born on May 5, 1937 in Rocky Mount, Virginia, United States. Son of Archie Conrad and Catherine (Purdue) Bennett.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with honours, Virginia Technology, 1960; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Virginia Technology, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy Elec. Engineering, University Florida, 1966.

Career

Systems engineer, General Electric, Salem, Virginia, 1960-1962; instructor, Virginia Technology, Blacksburg, 1962-1964; assistant to associate professional electrical engineering, Virginia Technology, Blacksburg, 1966-1981; National Aeronautics and Space Administration doctoral fellow, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1964-1966; head electrical and computer engineering, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., 1981-1988; associate dean engineering, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., 1988-1992; senior vice provost/dean graduate school, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., since 1992. Consultant numerous national and international companies.

Achievements

• Archie Wayne Bennett has been listed as a noteworthy University administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Member Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), American Society Engineering Education, Rotary (president Clemson club 1984).

Interests

• Avocations: woodworking, tennis, photography.

Connections

Married Shirley Turner Bennett. Children: Elizabeth Anne, David Wayne.

Father:

Archie Conrad Bennett

Mother:

Catherine (Purdue) Bennett

Spouse:

Shirley Turner Bennett

child:

David Wayne Bennett

child:

Elizabeth Anne Bennett