Background
Backus, Charles Edward was born on September 17, 1937 in Wadestown, West Virginia, United States. Son of Clyde Harvey and Opal Daisy (Strader) Backus.
researcher engineering educator
Backus, Charles Edward was born on September 17, 1937 in Wadestown, West Virginia, United States. Son of Clyde Harvey and Opal Daisy (Strader) Backus.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Ohio University, 1959. Master of Science, University Arizona-Tucson, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy, University Arizona-Tucson, 1965.
Supervisor, system engineer, Westinghouse Astronuclear, Pittsburgh, 1965-1968;assistant professor engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1968-1971;associate professor, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1971-1976;professor, Arizona State University, Tempe, since 1976;assistant dean research, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1979-1990;associate dean research, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1990-1991;director Center for Research, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1980-1991;interim dean College Engineering and Applied Science, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1991-1992;associate dean Industrial and Professional Development, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1992-1996;provost, Arizona State University, Tempe, since 1996.
No one is beyond the reach of God's love. Salvation is there for everyone who turns to God, and not just for a chosen few.
When peaceful alternatives have failed, the force of arms may regretfully be preferable to unchecked aggression, tyranny and genocide.
Christians with different approaches should be engaged with each other to discuss how the Bible should be applied to issues in our contemporary world.
Member Arizona Solar Energy Commission, Phoenix, 1975-1987. Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Nuclear Society, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society Engineering Education, Mesa Chamber of Commerce, Sigma Xi, Phi Mu Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi Lodges: Rotary.
Married Judith Ann Clouston, September 1, 1957. Children: David, Elizabeth, Amy.