Background
Atkins, Michael Barton was born on July 5, 1941 in Wichita Falls, Texas, United States. Son of David Lee and Juanita Mae Atkins.
engineering and technology educator
Atkins, Michael Barton was born on July 5, 1941 in Wichita Falls, Texas, United States. Son of David Lee and Juanita Mae Atkins.
Bachelor of Science, East Texas State University, 1963. Master of Science, East Texas State University, 1966. Doctor of Education, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1971.
Teacher, Pasadena (Texas) Indiana School District, 1963-1965; teacher, Dallas Indiana School District, 1965-1966; instructor, San Antonio College, 1966-1968; instructor, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1968-1971; from assistant to associate professor engineering technical, Western Michigan U., Kalamazoo, since 1971; professor, Western Michigan U., Kalamazoo department chairman industrial and manufacturing engineering, Western Michigan U., Kalamazoo. Consultant software development, system selection, customization.
Member American Association of University Professors, American Society Manufacturing Engineers, American Society Engineering Educators, Institute Industrial Engineers.
Married Ellen Ray Hathcox, May 28, 1966. Children: Brian Christopher, Bradley Michael.