Background
Baum, Richard Theodore was born on October 3, 1919 in New York City.
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Richard Theodore Baum
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Bachelor, Columbia University, 1940. Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, 1941. Master of Science, Columbia University, 1948.
Career
Engineer, Electric Boat Company, Groton, Connecticut, 1941-1943; with, Jaros, Baum & Bolles, New York City, since 1946; partner, Jaros, Baum & Bolles, New York City, 1958-1986; partner emeritus, consultant to firm, Jaros, Baum & Bolles, New York City, since 1986. Member of advisory county, faculty of engineering and applied science Columbia University, New York City, since 1972.
Achievements
Membership
1st lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Heating, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Consultant Engineers Council. Member National Academy of Engineering (mechanical engineering peer committee 1991-1993), National Society of Professional Engineers, New York Academy of Sciences, National Society Energy Engineers, National Research Council (chairman building research board 1987-1991), American Arbitration Association (panel arbitrators since 1973), Council on Tall buildings and Urban Habitat (vice chairman North America chapter), University Club New York City.
Connections
Married Jean Knapp, June 15, 1946 (deceased September 1, 1994). Children: Kathryn, Judith.
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Nationality
American