Background
Gibson, David Frederic was born on January 10, 1942 in West Newton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Lionel C. and Dorothy (McAfee) Gibson.
foundation executive engineering educator
Gibson, David Frederic was born on January 10, 1942 in West Newton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Lionel C. and Dorothy (McAfee) Gibson.
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Purdue University, 1963; Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, Purdue University, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering, Purdue University, 1969.
Industrial engineer, United States Navy, Forest Park, Illinois, 1963; research assistant, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1963-1964; instructor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1968; assistant professor, Montana State University, Bozeman, 1969-1972; dean, Arkansas Technology, Russellville, 1971-1972; from associate professor to professor, Montana State University, Bozeman, since 1972; assistant dean of engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman, 1977-1983; dean of engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman, since 1983.
Accreditation visitor Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology, Baltimore, 1987-1996, member engineering accreditation committee, 1991-1996. Member Montana Board Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, Helena, 1983-1997, chairman. Member American Society for Engineering Education, Institute Industrial Engineering, National Society Professional Engineers (vice president, chairman professional engineers in education), National Council Engineer Examiners.
Married Rebecca Harper, August 24, 1963. Children: Karen, Kathleen.