Robert Adams Aldrich

Background

Aldrich, Robert Adams was born on April 25, 1924 in Veteran Township, New York, United States. Son of Luman Woodbridge and Mabel Hastings (Gibbs) Aldrich.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering, Washington State University, 1950. Master of Science, Washington State University, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1958.

Career

Instructor, then associate professor agricultural engineering, Washington State University, 1951-1958; associate professor, U. Kentucky, 1958-1959; associate professor, Michigan State University, 1959-1962; associate professor, then professor, Pennsylvania State University, 1962-1979; professor agricultural engineering, head Department, University Connecticut, Storrs, 1979-1988; professor department national research, management and engineering, U. Connecticut, Storrs, 1988-1989; retired, U. Connecticut, Storrs, 1989; principal, Aldrich Engineering, Mansfield Center, Connecticut, since 1989.

Achievements

• Robert Adams Aldrich has been listed as a noteworthy agricultural engineer, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with C.E. Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Member American Society Agricultural Engineers, National Society Professional Engineers, American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers.

Connections

Married Roberta Ann Bowlby, August 27, 1946. Children– Susan Carol, Gail Jessica, Kathleen Lois, Margaret Louise.

Father:

Luman Woodbridge Aldrich

Mother:

Mabel Hastings (Gibbs) Aldrich

Spouse:

Roberta Ann Bowlby

child:

Gail Jessica Aldrich

child:

Susan Carol Aldrich

child:

Kathleen Lois Aldrich

child:

Margaret Louise Aldrich