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Wilson, Richard Christian was born on July 17, 1921 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Christian and Laura Barrows (Langham) Wilson.
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Richard Christian Wilson, American Engineering firm executive. Board of directors Ecumenical Association International Understanding, 1970-1987, president, 1975-1976, 86-87. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Institute Management Science, American Institute Industrial Engineers, Operations Research Society American, Sigma Xi, Beta Theta Pi, Phi Kappa Phi.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Carnegie-Mellon University, 1943. Master of Science, Lehigh University, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1961.
Career
Manufacturing engineer, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, East Pittsburgh, 1943; instructor mechanic engineering, Carnegie-Mellon U., Pittsburgh, 1943-1944; vacuum test engineer, Kellex Corporation, New York City, 1944; area supervisor, Carbide & Carbon Chemical Company, Oak Ridge, 1945-1946; apparatus engineer, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Jackson, Michigan, 1947-1955; instructor industrial and operation engineering, University of Michigan, 1955-1961; assistant professor, University of Michigan, 1961-1963; associate professor, University of Michigan, 1963-1966; professor, University of Michigan, 1966-1985; department chairman, University of Michigan, 1973-1977; associate dean College Engineering, University Michigan, 1968-1972; president, Techware, Inc., 1985-1986; retired, Techware, Inc., 1986. Director Cascade Data Corporation, 1969-1972.
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Board of directors Ecumenical Association International Understanding, 1970-1987, president, 1975-1976, 86-87. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Institute Management Science, American Institute Industrial Engineers, Operations Research Society American, Sigma Xi, Beta Theta Pi, Phi Kappa Phi.
Connections
Married Jean M. Avis, July 16, 1949. Children– Richard A., Christy.
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American
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1943
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1947
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1961