Background
Cory, Lester Warren was born on July 25, 1939 in Tiverton, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Harold R. and Margaret (Grant) Cory.
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Lester Warren Cory
Edit ProfileElectrical engineering educator
Lester Warren Cory, American Electrical engineering educator. Decorated Legion of Merit; recipient President Volunteer Action award President Ronald Reagan, 1985, Meritorious Achievement award Johns Hopkins University, 1985, Others award National Salvation Army, 1985, Rhode Island Star, Governor of Rhode Island, 1992, citation Rhode Island State Legislation, 1992, Massachusetts State Legislation, 1992, Jefferson award, 1995.
Education
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Northeastern University, 1970. Master of Education, Bridgewater State College, 1974. Doctor of Science (honorary), University Rhode Island, 1996.
Career
Professor electrical engineering, U. Massachusetts-Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, since 1963; director Center for Rehabilitation Engineering, University Massachusetts-Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, since 1988.
Achievements
Membership
Colonel (retired) Rhode Island Air National Guard, 1957-1992. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (senior ), Society for Human Advancement through Rehabilitation Engineering (Share Foundation Inc.) (president since 1982, founder).
Connections
Married Patricia L. Barrett, May 23, 1981. Children from previous marriage: Stephen, Dyan, Michael, Annual.
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Nationality
American
Awards
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Decorated Legion of Merit. Recipient President Volunteer Action award President Ronald Reagan, 1985, Meritorious Achievement award Johns Hopkins University, 1985, Others award National Salvation Army, 1985, Rhode Island Star, Governor of Rhode Island, 1992, citation Rhode Island State Legislation, 1992, Massachusetts State Legislation, 1992, Jefferson award American Institute Public Service, 1995.Decorated Legion of Merit. Recipient President Volunteer Action award President Ronald Reagan, 1985, Meritorious Achievement award Johns Hopkins University, 1985, Others award National Salvation Army, 1985, Rhode Island Star, Governor of Rhode Island, 1992, citation Rhode Island State Legislation, 1992, Massachusetts State Legislation, 1992, Jefferson award American Institute Public Service, 1995.