Harry William Parker

Background

Parker, Harry William was born on June 4, 1932 in Tulia, Texas, United States. Son of A.D. and Effie Mae (Sorrenson) Parker.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with honors, Texas Technology University, 1953. Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Northwestern University, 1954. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering, Northwestern University, 1956.

Career

Theoretical development engineer, Phillips Petroleum Company, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 1956-1961; research group leader, Phillips Petroleum Company, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 1961-1970; associate professor chemical engineering, Texas Technology U., Lubbock, 1970-1977; professor, Texas Technology U., Lubbock, since 1977; engineer in residence, Engineering Socs. Commision on Energy, Washington, 1979-1981; director Office Agricultural Materials, Cooperative State Research, Education & Ext. Svc./USDA, Washington, 1993-1995.

Professional engineering consultant Department Energy Pantex Plant, Amarillo, Texas, 1988-1992, AIChE Center for Energy and Engineering, Washington, 1985, World Energy Sys., Fort Worth, 1978-1981, Southwestern Public Svc. Company, Amarillo, 1973-1974.

Achievements

• Harry William Parker has been listed as a noteworthy Chemical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Choose--one precious thing (Iron John reflections)
  • Iron John Reflections: Choose—One Precious Thing (Iron John Reflections; 1)

Membership

Member American Institute of Chemical Engineers, American Chemical Society.

Connections

Married Phyllis Ann Spidy, July 4, 1954. Children: Andrew, Kevin.

Father:

A.D. Parker

Mother:

Effie Mae (Sorrenson) Parker

Spouse:

Phyllis Ann Spidy

child:

Andrew Parker

child:

Kevin Parker