Background
Means, Kenneth Harvey was born on November 15, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of William H. and Belle Means.
Mechanical engineering educator
Means, Kenneth Harvey was born on November 15, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of William H. and Belle Means.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, West Virginia University, 1963. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, West Virginia University, 1973.
Engineer Martin-Marietta Corporation, Baltimore, 1963-1967. Senior engineer Westing House Electrical Corporation, 1967-1969. Instructor West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1969-1973.
Chief engineer Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Schmidt & Son, Fairmont, West Virginia, 1973-1981. Professor West Virginia University, since 1981.
Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society Automotive Engineers (committee member, Ralph Tector award 1985), Sigma Xi.
Married Carol Davis, July 1, 1967. Children: Jennifer L. Stephens, Kenneth R.