Background
DeVries, Marvin Frank was born on October 31, 1937 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Ralph B. and Grace (Buurma) DeVries.
Mechanical engineering educator
DeVries, Marvin Frank was born on October 31, 1937 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Ralph B. and Grace (Buurma) DeVries.
Bachelor of Science, Calvin College, 1960; Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1960; Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1966.
Teaching fellow mechanic engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1960-1962;
instructor, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1962-1966;
assistant professor, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1966-1970;
associate professor, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1970-1977;
professor mechanic engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, since 1977;
department chairman mechanic engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1991-1995. Visiting Fulbright professor Cranfield (England) Institute Technology, 1979-1980. Dir Manufacturing Systems Engineering Program, Madison, 1983-1991.
Cons in field.
Senior program director National Science Foundation, Washington, 1987—1990. Fellow: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society Manufacturing Engineers (president 1985-1986, Olin Simpson award 1986, Education award 1998), Institution Production Engineers (United Kingdom) (life). Member: International Institution Production Engineering Research (vice president 1997-1999, president since 1999).
Married Martha Lou Kannegieter, August 28, 1959. Children: Mark Alan, Michael John, Matthew Dale.