Background
Leonard, Robert Warren was born on May 28, 1926 in Bassett, Nebraska, United States.
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Robert Warren Leonard
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Bachelor of Science in Naval Technology with high distinction, University Minnesota, 1946. Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics, University Nebraska, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1961.
Career
With, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (and predecessor), 1949-1981; associate chief structures and dynamics division, Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia, 1973-1976; manager aircraft energy efficiency project office, Langley Research Center, 1976-1981; chairman/member various committees, Langley Research Center with, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, California, 1982-1993; director program engineering advanced technical, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, California, 1982-1989; manager technical program development, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, California, 1989-1993.
Achievements
Membership
Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate, technical committee air transportation systems 1977-1979), Institute for Advancement of Engineering. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (chairman aviation and space division 1970-1971), Society Automotive Engineers, Sigma Xi.
Connections
Married Mary Florence Mullins, June 24, 1950. Children: Susan Leonard Little, William R., Molly M. Married Fleeta Wayne Loer, April 30, 1983.
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Nationality
American
Awards
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Recipient medal for Outstanding Leadership National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1981, Special Achievement award Langley Research Center, 1970.Recipient medal for Outstanding Leadership National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1981, Special Achievement award Langley Research Center, 1970.