Background
Perkins, Richard Wilson was born on April 28, 1932 in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. Son of Richard Wilson and Florence Winslow (Dickerson) Perkins.
Perkins, Richard Wilson was born on April 28, 1932 in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. Son of Richard Wilson and Florence Winslow (Dickerson) Perkins.
Bachelor of Arts, Dartmouth College, 1954. Master of Science, State University of New York College Environmental Science and Forestry, 1959, Doctor of Philosophy, 1963. Faculty department mechanic, aerospace and manufacturing engineering Syracuse University, New York, 1964, now professor applied mechanics.
Served to Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1954-1956. Named Eminent Engineer, Tau Beta Pi, 1977. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry, American Academy Mechanics, Society Engineering Science.
Married Rachel Jayne Quinby, October 9, 1954. Children: Jeffrey, Timothy, David, Virginia.