Background
Cliett, Charles Buren was born on July 10, 1924 in Montpelier, Mississippi, United States. Son of James Thomas and Sallie Lou (Saul) Cliett.
academic administrator educator aeronautical engineer
Cliett, Charles Buren was born on July 10, 1924 in Montpelier, Mississippi, United States. Son of James Thomas and Sallie Lou (Saul) Cliett.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1945. Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1950. Doctor of Science (honorary), Mississippi State University, 2003.
Faculty, Mississippi State University, since 1947; professor aero engineering, Mississippi State University, 1957-1991; professor emeritus, Mississippi State University, since 1991; department chairman, Mississippi State University, 1960-1991.
Served to Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member American Society Engineering Education, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Legion, National Society Professional Engineers, Mississippi Engineering Society, Aerospace Department Chairpersons Association (president 1979), Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Gamma Tau.
Married Grace Holland Campbell, December 25, 1946. Children— Susan Marie, Charles Buren.