Background
Hawkins, George Andrew was born on December 11, 1907 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of George Herbert and Pauline Katherine (Erbshauser) Hawkins.
Hawkins, George Andrew was born on December 11, 1907 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of George Herbert and Pauline Katherine (Erbshauser) Hawkins.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanics Engineering, Purdue University, 1930, Master of Science in Mechanics Engineering, 1932, Doctor of Philosophy, 1935.
1 son, James Edward. Assistant applied mechanics Purdue University, 1930-1932, instructor, 1932-1936, assistant professor mechanic engineering, 1936-1938, associate professor, 1938-1942, professor 1942-1943, professor thermodynamics, 1943-1978, research assistant Engineering Experimental Station, 1932-1936, research associate, 1936-1944, Westinghouse research professor heat transfer, 1944-1953, 71-78, assistant dean Graduate School, 1947-1950, acting dean, 1948-1949. Research director small arms division United States Army Ordnance Experimental Statistics, 1941-1951. Visiting professor engineering University of California, 1949-1950.
Associate director Engineering Experiment Station Purdue University, 1950-1953, director, 1953-1961, dean engineering Purdue University, 1953-1967, vice president academic affairs, 1967-1971, vice president emeritus academic affairs, 1971-1978, acting provost, 1974.
Fellow American Institute Chemical Engineers. Member National Society Professional Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (honorary. Member), American Physical Society, American Society Engineering Education (president 1970-1971), National Academy Engineering Mathematics Army Ordnance Association, Scabbard and Blade, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma, Sigma Pi Sigma, Phi Eta Sigma.
Mason, Elk.
Married Alma Mae Williams, August 15, 1931.
