Background
Hennes, Robert Graham was born on July 7, 1905 in Lake Linden, Michigan, United States. Son of Theodore John and Alice Mary (Graham) Hennes.
Hennes, Robert Graham was born on July 7, 1905 in Lake Linden, Michigan, United States. Son of Theodore John and Alice Mary (Graham) Hennes.
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University Notre Dame, 1927. Master of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1928.
With city engineer's office City of Detroit, 1928-1934. Member faculty University Washington, Seattle, 1934-1973, professor civil engineering, 1947-1971, chairman department, 1965-1971, chairman transportation research group, 1961-1969, professor civil engring, humanistic social studies, 1971-1999, professor emeritus, 1973-1999. Consultant United States Bureau Public Rds., 1964-1969, various agencies, 1934-1999.
Guest professor Bengal Engineering College, India, 1960-1961, ITT, Delhi, 1966. Chairman economic studies division Highway Research Board, National Academy of Sciences, 1959-1967, Washington State Council Highway Research, 1954-1964. Secretary faculty University Washington, 1972-1973.
Numerous other committees.
Member University Washington Retirement Association (president 1977-1979).
Married Katherine Marie O'Hearn, September 12, 1936. Children: David Michael, Mary Elizabeth, Paul Anton, Sarah Annual.