Background
May, Gerald William was born on January 2, 1941 in Kenya. Son of William and Ruth (Koch) May.
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May, Gerald William was born on January 2, 1941 in Kenya. Son of William and Ruth (Koch) May.
Bachelor of Science, Bradley University, 1962. Master of Science, University Colorado, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, University Colorado, 1967.
Civil engineer Illinois Highway Department, Peoria, summer 1959-1963. Instructor University Colorado, Boulder, 1964-1967. From assistant to professor engineering University New Mexico, Albuquerque, 1967-1977, professor of civil engring, since 1977.
Dean College Engineering, University New Mexico, 1980-1986. President University New Mexico, 1986-1990. Director accident study program, Albuquerque, 1970-1975, consultant to corporations, governmental agencies.
Contributor articles to professional journals, chapters to books.
Member American Society of Civil Engineers (president New Mexico section 1982-1983), American Society Engineering Education (Outstanding Young Faculty award 1973), National Society Professional Engineers, Sigma Xi, Chi Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi, Phi Eta Sigma.
Married Mary Joyce Pool, July 27, 1963. Children: Erica Ruth, Christian William, Heidi Clara.