Background
Olson, Donald Richard was born on December 26, 1917 in Sargent, Nebraska, United States. Son of Harry T. and Gyneth E. (Wittemyer) Olson.
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Donald Richard Olson
Edit ProfileMechanical engineering educator
Education
Bachelor of Science, Oregon State University, 1942; Master of Engineering, Yale University, 1944; Doctor of Engineering, Yale University, 1951.
Career
Assistant professor, associate professor mechanic engineering, Yale University, New Haven, 1951-1962; professor mechanic engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1962-1983; professor emeritus, Pennsylvania State University, since 1983; head underwater power plants, Applied Research Laboratory, 1962-1972; head department mechanic engineering, Applied Research Laboratory, 1972-1983; member engineering accreditation commission, 1979-1982.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society Automotive Engineers (director 1968-1971), Sigma Xi.
Connections
Married Nancy Walker Benton, June 17, 1944. Children: Walter H., Sally, Timothy W.
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American
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1942
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1944
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1951