Background
Laurance, Neal Louis was born on August 19, 1932 in Winsted, Minnesota, United States. Son of David J. and Elizabeth Rita (Otto) Laurance.
Laurance, Neal Louis was born on August 19, 1932 in Winsted, Minnesota, United States. Son of David J. and Elizabeth Rita (Otto) Laurance.
Bachelor of Science, Marquette University, 1954. Master of Science, Marquette University, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1960.
Scientist, Ford Research Laboratory, Dearborn, Michigan, 1960-1971; manager engine control, Ford General Parts, Dearborn, 1971; manager control system, Ford Research Laboratory, Dearborn, 1972-1978; manager analytic science, Ford Research Laboratory, Dearborn, 1978-1985; senior staff scientist, Ford Research Laboratory, Dearborn, 1985-1997; retired, Ford Research Laboratory, Dearborn, 1997; managing director, EuroSTEP American, since 1998.
Member studies panel Manufacturing Studies Board, National Research Council, Washington, 1993-1994. Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (life). Member American Physical Society (life member).
Married Anne Rosemary Waldmann, August 24, 1953. Children: Jeanne, David, Rita, Emily.