Background
Scott, Kenneth Elsner was born on May 18, 1926 in Webster, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Henry Anderson and Amanda (Elsner) Scott.
Mechanical engineering educator
Scott, Kenneth Elsner was born on May 18, 1926 in Webster, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Henry Anderson and Amanda (Elsner) Scott.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1948. Master of Science, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1954.
Member faculty, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1948-1991; professor mechanic engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1966-1991; professor emeritus, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, since 1991; George I. Alden professor engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1971-1975; institute director audio-visual development, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1971-1974; director instructional television, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1974-1990; director Computer-aided Design Laboratory, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1981-1993; acting head department mechanic engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1988-1989.
Active Board Health, Holden, Massachusetts, 1963-1970. With Army of the United States, 1944-1946. Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers (executive committee Worcester section 1952-1957, secretary-treasurer 1955-1956, chairman 1956-1957, region I chairman professional division committee 1957-1959, chairman agenda, audit, budget and nominating committee Worcester 1957-1958, chairman symposium lubrication Worcester section 1957-1958, chairman Admiral Earle award committee 1958-1959, chairman development committee 1960-1961).
Member American Society Engineering Education (secretary-treasurer New England chapter, Western Electric Fund award 1972), Sigma Xi, Pi Tau Sigma, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Elizabeth Ann Oldham, June 21, 1952. Children— Kenneth Elsner, Cynthia Lynne, Jeffrey Alan, Donald Leighton.