Background
Vest, Robert Wilson was born on October 17, 1930 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, United States. Son of Wilson Purlee and Mildred Emily (Baker) Vest.
Vest, Robert Wilson was born on October 17, 1930 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, United States. Son of Wilson Purlee and Mildred Emily (Baker) Vest.
Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, Iowa State University, 1957.
Chemist, National Lead Company, Fernald, Ohio., 1952-1953; research assistant, Institute Atomic Research, Ames, Iowa., 1953-1957; research chemist, Monsanto Corporation, Dayton, Ohio., 1957-1961; senior scientist, Systems Research laboratories, Dayton, 1961-1966; Turner professor engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, since 1966. Consultant in field.
Fellow American Ceramic Society (Ross Coffin Purdy award 1969). Member National Institute Ceramic Engineers, Ceramic Education Council, International Society Hybrid Microelectronics, American Society Metals, Tau Beta Pi (Eminent Engineer award 1981).
Married Ariel Maxine Huffman, June 7, 1952 (deceased October 1981). Children: Gary Wilson, Gregory Robert, Scott Alden. Married Geraldine Marie (O'Neill) Deputy, June 26, 1982.