Joseph Powers

Background

Powers, Joseph was born on June 4, 1931 in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph Patrick and Julia Frances (Healy) Powers.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Massachusetts, 1953, Master of Science, 1959, Doctor of Philosophy, 1961. Postdoctoral fellow National Bureau Standards, Washington, 1961-1963. Project leader, 1963-1965.

Research chemist Am Cyanamid, Stamford, Connecticut, 1965-1969, group leader, 1969-1972.

Lecturer U. Bridgeport, 1972-1973. Materials engineer Fuel Cell Operations, South Windsor, Connecticut, 1973-1982.

Senior materials engineer Skorsky Aircraft, Stratford, Connecticut, since 1982.

Achievements

• Joseph Powers has been listed as a notable materials scientist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to First lieutenant United States Army, 1953-1955. Fellow American Institute Chemists, Sigma Xi. Member American Physical Society, American Chemical Society, New York Academy Sciences, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Society Advancement of Process and Engineering.

Interests

• Sailing;history.

Connections

Married Mary Bridget Griffin, January 1957. Children: Deborah Jane, Janet Elizabeth.

Father:

Joseph Patrick Powers

Mother:

Julia Frances (Healy) Powers

Spouse:

Mary Bridget Griffin

child:

Deborah Jane Powers

child:

Janet Elizabeth Powers