Background
Patrick, David Maxwell was born on May 7, 1938 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Russell Maxwell and Cecil (Callen) Patrick.
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David Maxwell Patrick, American Geologist and educator. Achievements include research on methodology for identifying causes and solutions to accelerated fluvial instability and erosion and techniques for resource management of military installations. Recipient Meritorious Svc. medal Department of Army, 1992, Dirs. Research andEngring. Achievement award Waterways Experiment Station, 1978; National Defense Education Act fellow, 1970.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Purdue University, 1962; AM, U. Missouri, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Oklahoma, 1972.
Career
Testing engineer, Indiana State Highway Commission, Indianapolis, 1962-1965; research geologist, Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 1972-1982; associate professor geology, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, 1982-1988; professor geology, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, since 1988; engineering and geological consultant, Hattiesburg, since 1982.
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Membership
Webelos and merit badge advisor Boy Scouts American, Vicksburg and Hattiesburg, 1979-1988. Colonel United States Army, 1965-1967. Member American Society for Testing and Materials, Clay Mineral Society, Geological Society American, Association of Engineering Geologists (section chair 1986-1988).
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Married Catharine Ingram, June 20, 1986.
Awards
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Recipient Meritorious Svc. medal Department of Army, 1992, Dirs. Research andEngring. Achievement award Waterways Experiment Station, 1978. National Defense Education Act fellow, 1970.Recipient Meritorious Svc. medal Department of Army, 1992, Dirs. Research andEngring. Achievement award Waterways Experiment Station, 1978. National Defense Education Act fellow, 1970.