Joel Furness Bailey

Background

Bailey, Joel Furness was born on March 7, 1913 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John Bowen and Clara (Cogswell) Bailey.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1935. Master of Science, Lehigh University, 1939. Doctor of Philosophy, Lehigh University, 1949.

Career

Instructor mechanic engineering, Lehigh University, 1939-1942; assistant professor mechanic engineering, Oregon State College, 1942-1943; assistant professor mechanic engineering, Northwestern University, 1943-1949; professor mechanic engineering, U. Tennessee, Knoxville, 1949-1983; professor emeritus, U. Tennessee, Knoxville, 1983-1995; head Department, University Tennessee, 1952-1973; director graduate study program at, Arnold Engineering Development Center, 1956-1957; Alumni Distinguished Service professor, Arnold Engineering Development Center, 1967-1983. Consultant Union Carbide Nuclear Company, 1951-1970.

Membership

Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Member American Society Engineering Education, Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi.

Connections

Married Arlene Sara Lynn, March 29, 1940 (deceased September 1981). Children: Richard John, Betty Jo. Married Sharon P. White, June 12, 1982.

Children: Joy Annette and Carol Nanette (twins).

Father:

John Bowen Bailey

Mother:

Clara (Cogswell) Bailey

Spouse:

Arlene Sara Lynn

Spouse:

Sharon P. White

child:

Joy Annette and Carol Nanette Bailey (twins)

child:

Betty Jo Bailey

child:

Richard John Bailey