Background
Rosa, Edward Bennett was born on October 4, 1861 in Rogersville, New York, United States. Son of Review Edward David and Sarah G. (Rowland) Rosa.
Rosa, Edward Bennett was born on October 4, 1861 in Rogersville, New York, United States. Son of Review Edward David and Sarah G. (Rowland) Rosa.
Bachelor of Science, Wesleyan University, 1886, Doctor of Science, 1906. Doctor of Philisophy, Johns Hopkins, 1891.
Professor physics, Wesleyan University, 1891-1902. Physicist, 1901-1910, chief physicist, since 1910, National bureau of Standards. Contributor to American and European jours, of physics and electricity and the papers of the National bureau of Standards, making a specialty of theoretical and applied electricity and electrical measurements.
In charge electrical division of bureau of Standards, including investigations on standards of service and safety for public utilities.
Secretary International Committee on Electrical Units and Standards.
Member National Academy Sciences.
Married Mary Evans, March 22, 1894.