Background
Conte, Joseph Nisbet Le was born on February 7, 1870 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Joseph and Caroline Elizabeth (Nisbet) L.
Conte, Joseph Nisbet Le was born on February 7, 1870 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Joseph and Caroline Elizabeth (Nisbet) L.
Bachelor of Science, University of California, 1891. Master of Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University, 1892. Doctor of Laws, University of California, 1945.
Assistant in mechanics, University of California, 1892-1895, instructor in mechanic engineering, 1895-1903, assistant professor, 1903-1912. professor engineering mechanics, 1912-1930, professor of mechanic engineering, 1930-1937, professor emeritus since 1937. Collaborator with Yosemite National Park Advisory Board, 1943.
Member American Society Mechanics Engineers, Zeta Psi, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Phi Beta Kappa. Clubs: Faculty (Berkeley, California).
Married Helen Marion Gompertz, June 10, 1901 (died August 26, 1924). Married second, Adelaide Elizabeth Graham, February 16, 1929. Children: Helen Malcolm, Joseph.