Background
Jordan, Edward Conrad was born on December 31, 1910 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Son of Conrad Edward and Erna Elizabeth (Penk) Jordan.
Jordan, Edward Conrad was born on December 31, 1910 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Son of Conrad Edward and Erna Elizabeth (Penk) Jordan.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Alberta, Edmonton, 1934. Master of Science, University Alberta, 1936. Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1940.
Control operator, Station CKUA, Edmonton, 1928-1935; electrical engineer, International Nickel Company, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, 1935-1937; instructor electrical engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts, 1940-1941; from instructor to assistant professor, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1941-1945; from associate professor to professor and department head, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1945-1979; professor, head emeritus, University of Illinois, since 1979.
Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (Education medal 1968, Centennial award 1984). Member National Academy Engineering, Antennas and Propagation Society (honorary life, chairman 60 61 administrative committee), International Union Radio Science (chairman United States national committee 1967-1970) Lodges: Rotary.
Married Mary Helen Walker, September 3, 1941. Children– Robert E., David W., Thomas C. Married second, Caroline W. Egbert, June 9, 1990.