Clarence Leroy Coates

Background

Coates, Clarence Leroy was born on November 5, 1923 in Hastings, Nebraska, United States. Son of Clarence Leroy and Mildred (Creighton) Coates.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Elec. Engineering, U. Kansas, 1944; Master of Sciences, University Kansas, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1954.

Career

Instructor electrical engineering, U. Kansas, 1946-1948; instructor, then associate professor electrical engineering, University of Illinois, 1948-1956; research scientist, General Electric Research laboratories, 1956-1963; professor electrical engineering, University Texas, 1963-1971; department chairman, University Texas, 1964-1966; director electronics Research center, University Texas, 1967-1971; director coordinator science laboratory, professor electrical engineering, University of Illinois, 1971-1972; professor school electrical engineering, Purdue University, 1973-1988; head, Purdue University, 1972-1983. Consultant National Science Foundation, 1969-1970, member science information county, 1972-1975. Member research advising committee National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1971-1976.

Achievements

• Clarence Leroy Coates has been listed as a noteworthy Research engineer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as officer United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (vice president publication activities, director 1971-1972), American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, Sigma Tau.

Connections

Married Henrietta Hoff, Jan.1, 1943. Children: Catherine Anne, Christopher John. Married Lila M. Mustola, March 5, 1969.

1 son, Randall Lee; married Henrietta Coates, July 17, 1972.

Father:

Clarence Leroy Coates

Mother:

Mildred (Creighton) Coates

Spouse:

Lila M. Mustola

Spouse:

Henrietta Hoff

Spouse:

Henrietta Coates

child:

Catherine Anne Coates

child:

Christopher John Coates