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Mrazek, Robert Vernon was born on January 15, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Vernon Elmer and Marjorie (Saxon) Mrazek.
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Robert Vernon Mrazek
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Robert Vernon Mrazek, American chemical engineering educator. Registered professional engineer, Oregon. Recipient Carter award outstanding teaching School Engineering, 1965, 79, 90, Mosser award for teaching excellence, 1966, Elizabeth P. Ritchie Distinguished Professor award, 1978, all Oregon State University; National Science Foundation fellow, 1957-1960.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1957; Doctor of Philosophy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1960.
Career
Chemical engineer, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Schenectady, 1960; member of faculty department chemical engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1960-1990; professor, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1967-1990; head chemical engineering department, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1988-1990. Technology adviser Omark Industries, Portland, Oregon, 1962, United States Bureau Mines, Albany, Oregon, from 1963. Research associate Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1962.
Achievements
Membership
Member Oregon chapter American Institute Chemical Engineers (chairman 1974-1975), American Institute Chemical Engineers (member professional examinations advising committee), Blue Key (honorary faculty), Sigma Xi, Phi Eta Sigma, Omega Chi Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi.
Connections
Married Joyce Ann Freeman, June 6, 1959. Children— Ellen Marie, Steven James, Karen Louise.
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Died
March 1, 1990 (aged 54) -
Resting place
Buried St. Mary's Cemetery, Corvallis, Oregon -
Nationality
American
Awards
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Recipient Carter award outstanding teaching School Engineering, 1965, 79, 90, Mosser award for teaching excellence, 1966, Elizabeth P. Ritchie Distinguished Professor award, 1978, all Oregon State University. National Science Foundation fellow, 1957-1960.Recipient Carter award outstanding teaching School Engineering, 1965, 79, 90, Mosser award for teaching excellence, 1966, Elizabeth P. Ritchie Distinguished Professor award, 1978, all Oregon State University. National Science Foundation fellow, 1957-1960.