James Marvin Paulson

Background

Paulson, James Marvin was born on January 1, 1923 in Wausau, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Gustav Victor and Susanna (Dracy) Paulson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, The Citadel, 1947. Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1958.

Career

Draftsman, Wausau Iron Works, 1946; engineer, Charles Whitney Cons. Engineer, Milwaukee, 1948-1949; faculty, Wayne State University, Detroit, since 1949; professor, Wayne State University, Detroit, 1961-1985; department chairman сivil engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, 1967-1972; associate dean College Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, 1973-1983; professor emeritus, Wayne State University, Detroit, since 1985. Vice president Civil Engineers, Inc., since 1954.

Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Registered profile engineer, Michigan.

Membership

Served with Army of the United States, 1943. Served with United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1943-1946. Member American Society of Civil Engineers (life), Michigan Society Professional Engineers (life), American Society for Engineering Education, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Chi Epsilon.

Connections

Married Marjorie Beulah Burton, May 11, 1946. Children– Vicki Rae, Michael James.

Father:

Gustav Victor Paulson

Mother:

Susanna (Dracy) Paulson

Spouse:

Marjorie Beulah Burton

child:

Vicki Rae Paulson

child:

Michael James Paulson