Robert Leroy Sandvig

Background

Sandvig, Robert Leroy was born on September 11, 1923 in Lead, South Dakota, United States. Son of Peder Martin S. and Julie (Rosette) (Sandvig) Pederson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, South Dakota School Mines and Technology, 1944. Master of Science, University Cincinnati, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, University Colorado, 1953.

Career

Instructor chemical engineering South Dakota School Mines, 1946-1951, assistant professor, 1951-1956, associate professor, 1956-1963, professor, since 1963, head department chemical engineering, 1973-1985, head department chemistry/chemical engineering, 1985-1987, professor emeritus, since 1987. Consultant Rockwell International, Golden, Colorado, since 1975, Dow Chemical, Golden, Colorado, 1969-1975. Research specialist.

Achievements

• Robert Leroy Sandvig has been listed as a noteworthy chemical engineering educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Navy, 1944-1946. Member of Elks; Masons.

Connections

Married Neva June Oleson, July 29, 1957. Children: Linda Rae, Kellie Marie, Julie Anne.

Father:

Peder Martin S. Pederson

Mother:

Julie (Rosette) (Sandvig) Pederson

Spouse:

Neva June Oleson

child:

Linda Rae Sandvig

child:

Julie Anne Sandvig

child:

Kellie Marie Sandvig