Background
Merriam, Kenneth Gerald was born on November 11, 1901 in Belfast, Maine, United States. Son of Eli Carr and Addie (Ranger) Merriam.
Merriam, Kenneth Gerald was born on November 11, 1901 in Belfast, Maine, United States. Son of Eli Carr and Addie (Ranger) Merriam.
Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1922. Master of Science, Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1935, Doctorate. Engineering (honorary), 1964.
Instructor mechanic engineering U. Maine, 1922-1923. Member of faculty Worcester (Massachusetts) Polytechnic Institute, 1923-1969, professor aeromechanics, 1938-1956, director summer school, 1954-1958, professor engineering mechanics, 1956-1969, Fuller professor mechanic engineering, 1968-1969, emeritus, 1969-1977, chairman research committee, 1935-1942.
Served with Army of the United States, World World War World World War World War II Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate). Member American Society Engineering Education (life), Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma, Sigma Phi Epsilon.
Married Alice Eugenia Blandin, July 24, 1929. Children: Janet (Frank Cornell), Joyce.