Robert Floyd Olin

Background

Olin, Robert Floyd was born on October 8, 1948 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Floyd Thomas and Anne Elanor Olin.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Ottawa U., 1970; Doctor of Philosophy, Indiana U., 1975.

Career

Assistant professor mathematics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1975-1980; associate professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1980-1987; professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, since 1987; department head, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, since 1994. Visiting associate professor Indiana U., Bloomington, 1985. Researcher National Science Foundation, 1975-1994, graduate chairman, 1993-1994.

Chairman research commission, 1993-1994.

Achievements

• Robert Floyd Olin has been listed as a noteworthy Mathematics educator and reseacher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Southwestern Virginia Soccer Association, Blacksburg, 1989-1990. Teacher Sunday School Blacksburg Baptist Church, since 1983. Treasurer Margaret Beeks Parent-Teachers Association, 1993-1995.

Chairman steering committee Southeastern Analysis Meeting, since 1984. Member New York Academy Sciences, Virginia Academy Sciences, American Mathematics Society, Mathematics Association American, National Council Teachers Mathematics Council Undergrad Research, American Association Higher Education, Sigma Xi, Pi Mu Epsilon.

Interests

• Avocations: racquetball, cooking, computers, soccer.

Connections

Married Linda Renee King, August 23, 1969. Children: Kristopher Robert, Susan Michelle.

Father:

Floyd Thomas Olin

Mother:

Anne Elanor Olin

Spouse:

Linda Renee King

child:

Susan Michelle Olin

child:

Kristopher Robert Olin