Background
Nelson, Drew Vernon was born on October 11, 1947 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States. Son of Andrew K. and Myra G. (Kempson) Nelson.
Mechanical engineering educator
Nelson, Drew Vernon was born on October 11, 1947 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States. Son of Andrew K. and Myra G. (Kempson) Nelson.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, 1968; Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, 1970; PhDME, Stanford University, 1978.
Research assistant, Stanford University, California, 1971-1974; assistant professor, Stanford University, California, 1978-1983; associate professor, Stanford University, California, 1983-1996; professor, Stanford University, since 1996; engineer, General Electric Company, Sunnyvale, California, 1975-1976; senior engineer, General Electric Company, Sunnyvale, California, 1977-1978. Consultant in field.
Member American Society for Testing and Materials, Society Automotive Engineers, Society for Experimental Mechanics, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi.