Calvin Geary Clyde

Background

Clyde, Calvin Geary was born on September 5, 1924 in Springville, Utah, United States. Son of Edward and Hannah (Mendenhall) Clyde.

Education

Student, Utah State University, 1943. Student, Northern State Teachers College, 1944. Student, Brigham Young University, 1946.

Bachelor of Science, University Utah, 1951. Degrees in civil engineering, University California, Berkeley. Master of Science, University California, Berkeley, 1952.

Doctor of Philosophy, University California, Berkeley, 1961.

Career

Associate professor civil engineering University Utah, Salt Lake City, 1953-1963. Professor Utah State University, Logan, 1963-1989, professor emeritus, since 1989, associate director Utah Water Research Laboratory, 1965-1977, acting director Utah Water Research Laboratory, 1975-1976. Consultant in ground water, fluid mechanics, hydraulics, hydropower, hydrology and water resources planning, since 1953.

Achievements

• Calvin Geary Clyde has been listed as a noteworthy civil engineer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers (president Utah section 1969-1970, Utah Civil Engineer of Year 1979). Member American Society Engineering Education (chairman Rocky Mountain section 1962-1963), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, National Water Well Association, International Association Hydraulic Research.

Interests

• Skiing, hiking, camping, fishing.

Connections

Married Brigitta Straumer, November 24, 1948. Children: Rixa, Eric S., DeAnn, Carla, Andrea, Loretta, Mark E., Tania.

Father:

Edward Clyde

Mother:

Hannah (Mendenhall) Clyde

Spouse:

Brigitta Straumer

child:

Mark E. Clyde

child:

Eric S. Clyde

child:

Tania Clyde

child:

Loretta Clyde

child:

DeAnn Clyde

child:

Andrea Clyde

child:

Carla Clyde

child:

Rixa Clyde