Background
Arnett, Robert William was born on October 23, 1920 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States. Son of Robert Ashburnham and Charlotte May (Ives) Arnett.
Arnett, Robert William was born on October 23, 1920 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States. Son of Robert Ashburnham and Charlotte May (Ives) Arnett.
Associate of Arts, Trinidad State Junior College, 1942. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Colorado, 1947. Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, University Colorado, 1948.
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Colorado, 1958.
From design engineer to head engineer Standard Oil Corporation, Casper, Wyoming, 1948-1953. Research engineer Gates Rubber Company, Denver, 1954. Design engineer Stanley Aviation, Aurora, Colorado, 1954-1955.
Research engineer, section chief National Bureau Standards, Boulder, 1955-1973. Consultant in field.
Served to captain United States Air Force, 1943-1958, PTO. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Louise S. Scott, April 22, 1944. Children: Selesta Jane, Clinton Douglas.