Background
Buffington, Dennis Elvin was born on August 11, 1944 in Elizabethville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edwin E. and Sally M. (Schwalm) Buffington.
agricultural engineering educator
Buffington, Dennis Elvin was born on August 11, 1944 in Elizabethville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edwin E. and Sally M. (Schwalm) Buffington.
Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1966; Master of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1970; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1971.
Instructor, graduate assistant, Pennsylvania State University, University Pk., 1966-1967; graduate assistant, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1968-1971; assistant professor, then associate professor Agricultural Engineering, University Florida, Gainesville, 1971-1982; professor, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1982-1985; professor, head agricultural engineering department, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, since 1985.
Member American Society Agricultural Engrs (Young Educator award 1980), American Society Engineering Education, American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Alpha Epsilon (national president 1984-1985).
Married Anna Carol Stafford, June 30, 1968. Children: Kristin, Melanie.