Charles David Van Karsen

Background

Karsen, Charles David Van was born on August 25, 1953 in Toledo. Son of Franklin Charles and Irene Louise Van Karsen.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, U. Cincinnati, 1976; Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, U. Cincinnati, 1987.

Career

Research engineer, Cincinnati Milacron, 1976-1980; manager dynamics group, Structural Kinematics, Troy, Michigan, 1980-1986; applications engineer, Structural Measurement Systems, San Jose, California, 1986-1987; assistant professor, Michigan Technological U., Houghton, 1987-1991; associate professor, Michigan Technological U., Houghton, since 1991. Consultant Structural Measurement Systems, San Jose, since 1987, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, Michigan, 1988, Honeywell Defense Avionics Systems, Albuquerque, 1990.

Achievements

• Charles David Van Karsen has been listed as a noteworthy Mechanical engineering educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (board directors Cincinnati chapter 1977-1979), Society Experimental Mechanics, Society.Automotive Engineers, American Society Engineering Education, Lions (treasurer Houghton chapter 1990-1991).

Interests

• Avocations: cross-country skiing, music, wood working, golf, fishing.

Connections

Married Lois Eillen King, December 20, 1975. Children: Angela, Laura, Jeffrey, Megan.

Father:

Franklin Charles Karsen

Mother:

Irene Louise Van Karsen

Spouse:

Lois Eillen King

child:

Angela Karsen

child:

Jeffrey Karsen

child:

Megan Karsen

child:

Laura Karsen