Background
McKee, Robert Bruce was born on January 15, 1924 in Kalispell, Montana, United States. Son of Robert Bruce and Myrtle Izora (Flaten) McKee.
McKee, Robert Bruce was born on January 15, 1924 in Kalispell, Montana, United States. Son of Robert Bruce and Myrtle Izora (Flaten) McKee.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Montana State University, 1948; Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, U. Washington, 1952; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California at Los Angeles, 1967.
Engineer, Pratt Whitney Aircraft, Hartford, Connecticut, 1948-1950; Engineer, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, 1952-1956; chief engineer, Mastro Plastics, New York City, 1956-1957; assistant professor, U. Nevada, Reno, Nevada, 1957-1965; director industrial extension, U. Nevada, Reno, 1966-1969; professor mechanic engineering, U. Nevada, Reno, since 1969. Engineering consultant Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, Louisiana, 1958-1967.
Served with United States Air Force, 1943-1946. Member American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (president Northern Nevada 1977), American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Married Ann Jameson, June 22, 1949 (divorced 1970). Married Kathryn Joyce Vinyard, October 8, 1970. Children: Janet, James, Jane.