Keith Russell Beck

Background

Beck, Keith Russell was born on April 25, 1944 in Hudson, Michigan, United States. Son of Russell Elmer and Elaine Marie (Kutzley) Beck.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Adrian College, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, Purdue University, 1970.

Career

Postdoctoral research associate, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1969-1970; assistant professor textile science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1977-1983; associate professor textile science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, 1983-1986; assistant professor of chemistry, Elmhurst (Illinois) College, 1970-1977; associate professor textile science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1986-1989; professor textile chemistry, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, since 1989; head textile engineering, chemistry and science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1998. Consultant Sequa Chemical Corporation, Chester, South Carolina., 1992-1996.

Achievements

• Keith Russell Beck has been listed as a noteworthy Textile chemistry educator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association Textile Chemists and Colorists, American Chemical Society, Society for Applied Spectroscopy.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, golf, woodworking.

Connections

Married Beverly Anne Seiser, August 31, 1968. Children: Keith Brady, Kelli Dyan, Kerri Lyn.

Father:

Russell Elmer Beck

Mother:

Elaine Marie (Kutzley) Beck

Spouse:

Beverly Anne Seiser

child:

Keith Brady Beck

child:

Kerri Lyn Beck

child:

Kelli Dyan Beck