Rita Marie Patterson

Background

Patterson, Rita Marie was born on December 7, 1962 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Daughter of Charles Wayne and Irma Alexandra (Eklöf) Pearson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science, Baylor University, 1984. Master in Bioengring., Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1986. Postgraduate, University Texas, Galveston, since 1991.

Career

Engineering intern, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Dallas, 1985-1986; biomedical engineer, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1987; biomedical engineer, University Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, since 1987.

Achievements

• Rita Marie Patterson has been listed as a noteworthy biomedical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member VASA Swedish Organization, since 1980. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (associate), Orthopaedic Research Society, Houston Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society.

Interests

• Avocations: biking, stained glass.

Connections

Married Leslie Dean Patterson, August 23, 1986. Children: Ryan Christopher, Katrina Elise.

Father:

Charles Wayne Pearson

Mother:

Irma Alexandra (Eklöf) Pearson

Spouse:

Leslie Dean Patterson

child:

Katrina Elise Patterson

child:

Ryan Christopher Patterson