Background
Baird, Michael Jefferson was born on October 21, 1939 in New Orleans. Son of Albert Jerry and Helen Mary (Cooper) Baird.
Baird, Michael Jefferson was born on October 21, 1939 in New Orleans. Son of Albert Jerry and Helen Mary (Cooper) Baird.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Chemistry, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1971. Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, University Pittsburgh, 1979.
Chemical engineer United States Bureau Mines, Minneapolis, 1971—1974, United States Department Energy, Pittsburgh, 1974—1979. Senior research chemist Ashland Oil, Kentucky, 1979—1980. Research chemical engineer Amoco Oil Research and Development, Naperville, Illinois, since 1980.
Instructor chemical engineering Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, 1981, 1986, University Illinois, 1982—1984.
Member of American Chemical Society, Catalysis Club Chicago (program chairman 1982-1983, president 1983-1984).
Married Gayle Ann Amlie, December 16, 1967. Children: David, Debbie, Dan, DeAnna.