Richard Edwin Norberg

Background

Norberg, Richard Edwin was born on December 28, 1922 in Newark. Son of Arthur Edwin and Melita (Roefer) Norberg.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, DePauw University, 1943; Master of Arts, University Illinois, 1947; Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1951.

Career

Research associate, control sytems laboratory, University of Illinois, 1951-1953; assistant professor, University of Illinois, 1953; visiting lecturer physics, Washington University, St. Louis, since 1954; member of faculty, Washington University, since 1955; professor physics, Washington University, since 1958; department chairman, Washington University, 1962-1991.

Achievements

• Richard Edwin Norberg has been listed as a noteworthy Physicist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Fellow American Physical Society, International Society Magnetic Research.

Connections

Married Patricia Ann Leach, December 27, 1947 (deceased July 1977). Children— Karen Elizabeth, Craig Alan, Peter Douglas. Married Jeanne C. O'Brien, April 1, 1978.

Father:

Arthur Edwin Norberg

Mother:

Melita (Roefer) Norberg

Spouse:

Jeanne C. O'Brien

Spouse:

Patricia Ann Leach