Background
Laughlin, John Francis Mc was born on September 21, 1927 in New York City. Son of William Francis and Anna (Goodwin) McLaughlin.
Laughlin, John Francis Mc was born on September 21, 1927 in New York City. Son of William Francis and Anna (Goodwin) McLaughlin.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Syracuse University, 1950. Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Purdue University, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1957.
Member faculty, Purdue University, 1950-1995; professor сivil engineering, Purdue University, 1963-1995; head School Civil Engineering, Purdue University, 1968-1978; assistant dean engineering School Civil Engineering, Purdue University, 1977-1980; associate dean engineering, Purdue University, 1980-1994; interim dean engineering, Purdue University, 1994-1995; retired, School Civil Engineering, 1995. Consultant in field.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1945-1947. Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers, Highway Research Board. Member American Society for Testing and Materials (board directors 1984-1986), American Concrete Institute (honorary member, board directors, vice president 1977-1979, president 1979), American National Standards Institute (board directors 1992-1994), Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Chi Epsilon, Theta Tau.
Married Eleanor Thomas Trethewey, November 22, 1950. Children: Susan, Donald, Cynthia, Kevin.