Background
Kirkpatrick, Edward Thomson was born on January 15, 1925 in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada. Son of John Thomson and Mary Pauline (Jones) Kirkpatrick.
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Edward Thomson Kirkpatrick
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Edward Thomson Kirkpatrick, American college administrator, mechanical engineer Recipient Outstanding Civilian Service medal United States Army, 1971. Fellow American Society Engineering Education (board directors 1982-1986); member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, National Society Professional Engineers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Science, U. British Columbia, 1947. Master of Science, Carnegie Institute Technology, 1956, Doctor of Philosophy, 1958.
Career
Registered profile engineer, New York, Ohio. Sales engineer, manager F.D. Bolton, Limited., Vancouver, British Columbia, 1948-1954. Assistant professor Carnegie Institute Technology, Pittsburgh, 1954-1958.
Department head U. Toledo, 1958-1963.
Engineering dean Rochester Institute Technology, New York, 1963-1971. President Wentworth Institute Technology, Boston, 1971-1990.
Achievements
Membership
Fellow American Society Engineering Education (board directors 1982-1986). Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, National Society Professional Engineers.
Interests
Connections
Married Barbara Jane Kelsberg, May 22, 1948. Children: Allan, Karen, Ann, Keith.
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Religion
Episcopalian -
Political Party
Republican