Background
Dunn, Clark Allan was born on September 9, 1901 in Stickney, South Dakota, United States. Son of Wilfred E. and Elizabeth (Batcheldor) Dunn.
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Clark Allan Dunn
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Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1923. Master of Science, Oklahoma A. and M. College, 1934. C.E., Oklahoma A. and M. College, 1936.
Doctor of Philosophy (McMullen fellow), Cornell University, 1941.
Career
Engineer, bridge division, South Dakot Highway Commission, 1923-1927;
associate with, J.E. Kirkham ( construction engineering), Pierre, South Dakot, 1927;
construction engineer bridge division, Arkansas Highway Department, 1927-1929;
staff member, College Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, since 1929;
professor сivil engineering, College Engineering, Oklahoma State University, since 1941;
director engineering research, College Engineering, Oklahoma State University, 1945-1966;
associate dean engineering, College Engineering, Oklahoma State University, since 1966. Cons. Observer Task Force Frigid Operations, Fairbanks, Alaska, 1947;mem advisory member Oklahoma Planning and Resources Board, 1948. Chairman Master Planning Board, Stillwater, 1950.
Observer Air Force Operation Cool School, Newfoundland. Greenland, Alaska, Canada, 1959.
Achievements
Politics
The state cannot control the church, nor should the church attempt to dominate the state. However, religious expression should be present in public life.
Views
Christians with different approaches should be engaged with each other to discuss how the Bible should be applied to issues in our contemporary world.
Membership
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member American Society of Civil Engineers (past president Oklahoma section), American Society for Engineering Education, National Society Professional Engineers (national director 1951-1955, vice president 1955-1957, president 1958-1959), Oklahoma Society Professional Engineers (past president), Sigma Tau, Chi Epsilon, Phi Alpha Theta, Tau Beta Pi, Phi Kappa Phi.
Connections
Married Mary Eveland, September 6, 1928. Children– Kenneth A., Gerald L.
