Background
Smith, Bruce Vaughn was born on July 28, 1953 in Kingsville, Texas, United States. Son of Robert Vaughan and June Estelle (Link) Smith.
Smith, Bruce Vaughn was born on July 28, 1953 in Kingsville, Texas, United States. Son of Robert Vaughan and June Estelle (Link) Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1975; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1980; Doctor of Philosophy, Iowa State University, 1991.
Senior principal system engineer Rockwell-Collins Avionics, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1975—2008, principal engineering manager, 2008—2011. Owner Cottonwood Systems Design, Company, since 2001. Adjunct professor Iowa State University, Ames, 1991—2011, graduate faculty, 1999—2011.
Program evaluator, engineer commissioner, executive committee Accreditation Board Engineering & Technology, Baltimore, 1995—2011, member executive committee. State problem captain Odyssey of the Mind, 1996-2000.
Board directors North Linn School District, Troy Mills, Iowa, 1993-1995. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (committee on engineering accreditation activities), International Council Systems Engineering (secretary-treasurer Heartland chapter 2000-2011), Sigma Xi.
Married Astrid Marie Ryerson, July 17, 1976. 1 child, Leslie Michelle.