Background
Phelps, LEe Barry was born on May 14, 1938 in Quirigua, Guatemala. Came to the United States, 1938. Son of Myron B. and Florence H. (Selsdorf) Phelps.
mining engineering educator researcher
Phelps, LEe Barry was born on May 14, 1938 in Quirigua, Guatemala. Came to the United States, 1938. Son of Myron B. and Florence H. (Selsdorf) Phelps.
Bachelor of Science, University Idaho, 1966. Master in Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy, Pennsylvania State University, 1981.
Mining engineer, dredge supervisor, International Mining. Corporation, New York City, 1966-1970; research assistant, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1970-1972; from instructor to associate professor, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, since 1977; mine planning engineer, mine supervisor, Aluminum Company American, Pittsburgh, 1972-1975; project engineer, Dow Chemical Company, Freeport, Texas, 1976.
Sergeant United States Army, 1958-1961. Member National Stone Association (leader task force 1991-1992), Pennsylvania Mining Professionals (board directors since 1985), Society Mining Engineers (executive committee, unit chairman 1986-1990), Silver Wings, Elks Country Club.
Married Catherine Schilke, December 11, 1971. 1 child, Edward A.