Background
Nicholson, Morris Emmons was born on February 15, 1916 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Morris Emmons and Jessie (Cox) Nicholson.
Nicholson, Morris Emmons was born on February 15, 1916 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Morris Emmons and Jessie (Cox) Nicholson.
Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1939; Doctor of Science, Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1947.
Section head engineering research department, Standard Oil Corporation, Indiana, 1947-1950; assistant professor, Institute Study Metals, University of Chicago, 1950-1955; professor metallurgy, University of Minnesota, 1956-1985; professor emeritus, University of Minnesota, since 1985; head Department, University Minnesota, 1956-1962; director continuing education in engineering and science, University of Minnesota, 1973-1985. Member Materials Advisory Board, 1960-1962.
Active Boy Scouts American, since 1952, district commissioner, 1961-1964, 70-71. Trustee Indiana District 623 School Board, 1959-1965, treasurer, 1965-1977. Board directors 916 Area Vocational Technology School, 1976-1983, 916 Foundation, 1984-1995, secretary, 1984-1990.
Board directors Minnesota School board Association, 1973-1979. Ambassador N.W. Youth and Family Superior vena cava syndrome,1988-1993. Member Falcon Heights Parks and Recreation Commission, 1992-1995.
Member American Society Engineering Education (chairman University of Minnesota chapter 1957-1958, CPD divsn.1962-, archivist 1985-1994, Distinguished Svc. award 1980), American Society Metals(chairman Minnesota chapter 1958, member history sites committee 1989-1992, chairman 1991-1992), Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (professional registration committee 1982-1993, chairman 1986-1993, Distinguished Svc. award 1994), Association for Media-BasedContinuing Education for Engineers (board directors 1976-1985), Sigma Xi, Theta Delta Chi, Tau Beta Pi, Alpha Chi Sigma.
Married Norma Story, August 21, 1943. Children: Morris Emmons III, Robert A., Richard A.