Background
Nelson, Burke Edward was born on January 16, 1938 in Hastings, Nebraska, United States. Son of Duane Irving and Hazel Virginia (Yager) Nelson.
Nelson, Burke Edward was born on January 16, 1938 in Hastings, Nebraska, United States. Son of Duane Irving and Hazel Virginia (Yager) Nelson.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with honors, Michigan State University, 1959. Microsoft Security Essentials in Aeronautics and Astronautics, University Washington, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science, Drexel University, 1972.
Research engineer The Boeing Company, Seattle, 1959-1966. Systems engineer, research and development General Electric Company, Philadelphia, 1966-1971. Associate director research optical group Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Wilton, Connecticut, 1971-1981.
Executive director American Society of Mechanical Engineers, New York City, 1981-1982. Director engineering spectroscopy division Perkin-Elmer, Ridgefield, Connecticut, 1982-1984. Director programs Logicon/Richard Daley Associates, Albuquerque, since 1984.
Trustee Engineering Information, Incorporated, New York York City, 1981-1985.
Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (congressional fellow 1975), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Society Photo-Optical Instrument Engineers, Triangle Fraternity, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi (distinguished), Pi Tau Sigma.
Married Ivonne Ingvarsson, August 22, 1980. Children: Mark O., Jill L., Burke E. Junior, Megan J.