Background
Michael, Harold Louis was born on July 24, 1920 in Columbus, Indiana, United States. Son of Louis Edward and Martha (Armuth) Michael.
consultant Civil engineering educator
Michael, Harold Louis was born on July 24, 1920 in Columbus, Indiana, United States. Son of Louis Edward and Martha (Armuth) Michael.
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering with highest distinction, Purdue University, 1950. Master of Science in Civil Engineering, 1951. Doctor of Engineering (honorary), 1992.
September 1951); married Elizabeth Annette Welch, December 12, 1954 (deceased January 30, 1989). Stepchildren: Betty, Ellen, Harold, Thomas Williams. 1 child, Edward Michael.
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering with highest distinction, Purdue University, 1950, Master of Science in Civil Engineering, 1951, Doctor of Engineering (honorary), 1992.
Registered profile engineer, Indiana Graduate assistant Purdue University, 1950-1951. Director urban transportation studies Indiana State Highway Commission, 1951-1954.
Research assistant, instructor Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1952-1954, assistant professor highway engineering, assistant director joint highway research project, 1954-1956, associate professor highway engineering, associate director joint highway research project, 1956-1961, professor highway engineering, head transportation and urban engineering, associate director joint highway research project, 1961-1978, head School Civil Engineering, professor highway engineering, director joint highway research project, 1978-1991, professor emeritus, 1991. Chairman of the executive committee Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, 1976, member Executive Committee, 1973-1979, chairman or member of advisory panels for National Cooperative Highway Research Programs, 1971-1979.
Member of advisory board Highway Extension and Research Program for Indiana Counties, 1971-1991.
Chairman National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 1971-1974, member, since 1969. Chairman National Committee on Uniform Traffic Laws and Ordinances, 1990-1995, vice Chairman of Commission on operations, 1973-1990. Member of advisory panel on national accident sampling system National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1978-1980.
Member executive research unites states department Transportation, 1967-1983.
Member commission on transportation National Research Council,1976-1980. Member board consultant Eno Foundation Transportation, 1978-1982.
Chairman Traffic Commission, West Lafayette, Indiana, since 1956, chairman transportation technical committee, Greater Lafayette, since 1965.
Captain United States Army, 1942-1946, European Theatre of Operations. With United States Army Reserve, 1946-1964, retired lieutenant colonel. Fellow Institute Transportation Engineers (president 1974-1975, Marsh award 1984), American Society of Civil Engineers (honorary, member Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology visiting committee 1984, G. Brooks Earnest Lecture award Cleveland section 1981, Laurie Prize 1981, Wilbur S. Smith award 1991).
Member National Academy of Engineering, National Society of Professional Engineers (national director 1964-1978), American Road and Transportation Builders Association (life, vice chairman 1978-1980, chairman highways advanced council 1981-1994, Distinguished Service award 1994), Indiana Constructors, Inc. (honorary life), American R.R. Engineering Association (chairman subcommittee highways 1970-1987), American Society Engineering Education, American Public Works Association (trustee Research Foundation 1976-1979), Insurance Transportation Engineers (honorary, Wilbur S. Smith Distinguished Transportation Engineering Career Educator 1994), Rotary (district governor), Theta Xi.
Married Elsie Marie Ahlbrand, August 15, 1943 (deceased September 1951). Married Elizabeth Annette Welch, December 12, 1954 (deceased January 30 1989). Stepchildren: Betty, Ellen, Harold, Thomas, William.
1 child, Edward Michael.