Background

Andrews, Robert Vincent was born on July 4, 1916 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Merrill Grover and Mildred Gertrude (Snelling) Andrews.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Oregon State University, 1938. Master of Science, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1940. Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1952.

Postgraduate, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1942.

Career

Chemical engineer Tidewater Associate Oil Corporation, Martinez, California, 1938—1940. Instructor Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, College Station, 1938—1955, professor chemical engineering, 1938—1955. Research and design engineer Monsanto Chemical Company, Anniston, Alabama, 1948—1949.

Design and construction engineer Hanford Works, General Electric Company, Richland, Washington, 1951—1952. Dean engineering, director Lamar Research Center, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, 1955—1961. Engineering consultant San Antonio, from 1960.

Dean engineering Trinity University, 1961—1976. Trustee Southwest Research Institute, from 1968. Served to major United States Air Force, 1942-1946.

Achievements

• Robert Vincent Andrews has been listed as a noteworthy by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Texas Society Professional Engineers (president Bexar chapter 1967-1968, director since 1984, Engineer Year 1967), American Institute Chemical Engineers.

Interests

• Swimming, hiking, travel.

Connections

Married Marjorie Louise Kibbe, July 11, 1942.

Father:

Merrill Grover Andrews

Mother:

Mildred Gertrude (Snelling) Andrews

Spouse:

Marjorie Louise Kibbe