Lester Jens Nypan

Background

Nypan, Lester Jens was born on October 30, 1929 in Minneapolis. Son of Jens and Lillian Louisa (Martinson) Nypan.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, 1951; Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1952; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1960.

Career

Instructor, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1954-1960; senior engineer, Lockheed California, Burbank, California, 1960-1962; professor mechanic engineering, California State University, Northridge, 1962-1991.

Achievements

• Registered professional engineer, California.

Membership

Major United States Air Force, 1952-1972. PTO. Member American Society Engineering Education, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, National Society Professional Engineers, Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma.

Connections

Married Yoko Aoki, December 15, 1954 (deceased 1982). Married Dorothy L.M. Koe, November 3, 1982. 1 child, Jade.

Father:

Jens Nypan

Mother:

Lillian Louisa (Martinson) Nypan

Spouse:

Dorothy L.M. Koe

Spouse:

Yoko Aoki

child:

Jade Nypan