Background
Russell, Paul Edgar was born on October 10, 1924 in Roswell, New Mexico, United States. Son of Rueben Matthias and Mary (Parsons) Russell.
Electrical engineering educator
Russell, Paul Edgar was born on October 10, 1924 in Roswell, New Mexico, United States. Son of Rueben Matthias and Mary (Parsons) Russell.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, New Mexico State University, 1946; Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, New Mexico State University, 1947; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin, 1950; PhDEE, University of Wisconsin, 1951.
From instructor to assistant professor electrical engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1947-1952; senior engineer, design specialist, General dynamics corporation, San Diego, 1952-1954; from professor to chairman electrical engineering Department, University Arizona, Tucson, 1954-1963; dean engineering, Kansas State University, Manhattan, 1963-1967; professor, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1967-1990; director engineering, Arizona State University West, Phoenix, 1985-1988; director School Construction and Technology, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1988-1990. Consultant in field, since 1954. Programs evaluator, member engineering commission Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, New York City, 1968-1981.
Served as sergeant United States Army, 1944-1946. Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (life, chairman Arizona section 1960), Accreditation Board Engineering and Technology. Member American Society Engineering Educators.
Married Lorna Margaret Clayshulte, August 29, 1943. Children: Carol Potter, Janice Russell Cook, Gregory.