Background
Brenden, Byron Byrne was born on February 25, 1927 in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States. Son of Vernon Rueben and Aurelia Emelia (Ruede) Brenden.
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Byron Byrne Brenden
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Byron Byrne Brenden, American physicist, optical engineer, educator. Achievements include 50 United States and foreign patents for 15 different inventions in the field of acoustical holography. Recipient Gold medal City of Milan, 1972, Distinguished Alumni award University Oregon, 1973; named Inventor of Year, Association for the Advancement of Invention and Innovation, 1973. With United States Army, 1944-1945.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Physics, University Oregon, 1951. Postgraduate, Washington State University, Richland, Washington, 1954.
Career
Physicist, General Electric, Schenectady, New York, 1951-1952; optical engineer, General Electric, Richland, 1952-1965; senior physicist, Battelle N.W., Richland, 1965-1969; staff scientist, Battelle N.W., Richland, since 1979; vice president, Holosonics, Richland, 1969-1979. Lecturer department electrical engineering Washington State University, Richland, since 1988.
Achievements
Membership
With United States Army, 1944-1945.
Connections
Married Clara Lavelle Haldorson, December 26, 1949. Children: Sandra Christine, Susan Cathlene, Michael Andrew.
Education
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1951
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1954
Career
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1951 - 1952
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1969 - 1979
Awards
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Recipient Gold medal City of Milan, 1972, Distinguished Alumni award University Oregon, 1973. Named Inventor of Year, Association for the Advancement of Invention and Innovation, 1973.Recipient Gold medal City of Milan, 1972, Distinguished Alumni award University Oregon, 1973. Named Inventor of Year, Association for the Advancement of Invention and Innovation, 1973.