Background
Birmingham, Bascom Wayne was born on June 20, 1925 in Grand Island, Nebraska, United States. Son of James C. and Stella M. (Sorrels) Birmingham.
Birmingham, Bascom Wayne was born on June 20, 1925 in Grand Island, Nebraska, United States. Son of James C. and Stella M. (Sorrels) Birmingham.
Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1948; S.M. Entertainment, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1951; Doctor of Science (honorary), University Colorado, 1983.
With, Sorrels Supply Company, Poteau, Oklahoma, 1947; With, Wester Geophysical Society, Worland, Wyoming, 1948; With, W.R. Holway & Associations, Tulsa, 1948-1950; chief processes section, cryogenics division, National Bureau Standards, Boulder, Colorado, 1951-1963; chief cryogenics division, National Bureau Standards, 1963-1968; deputy director, Institute Basic Standards, 1968-1977; director, Boulder laboratories, 1977-1982. Consultant cryogenic engineering Birmingham Associations, since 1982.
Member Boulder Zoning Board, 1964-1966. Board directors Community Hospital, 1968-1977;vice president Rocky Mountain Eye Foundation, 1978-1988. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946.
Member International Institute Refrigeration (honorary), Boulder Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1979-1982), Rotary.
Married Lois Marie Booth, September 3, 1949. Children: Steven W., Janet L. Birmingham Chamberlin.