Background
Olson, Roy Edwin was born on September 13, 1931 in Richmond, Indiana, United States. Son of Roy Edwin and Hester Elizabeth (Nelson) Olson.
Olson, Roy Edwin was born on September 13, 1931 in Richmond, Indiana, United States. Son of Roy Edwin and Hester Elizabeth (Nelson) Olson.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University Minnesota, 1953; Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University Minnesota, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1960.
Professor, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1960-1970; professor сivil engineering, University Texas, Austin, 1970-1986, 87-; program director geomechanics, National Science Foundation, Washington, 1986-1987. Board of trustees Deep Founds. Institute, Springfield, New Jersey, 1983-1986.
Member American Society of Civil Engineers (executive committee geotechnology engineering division 1969-1979, Huber research prize 1971, Norman medal 1975, Croes medal 1984), American Society for Testing and Materials (Hogentogler award 1973, 87, Terzaghi lecturer, 1995).
Children: Sandra Lee Christian, Cheryl Ann Jann, Chresten Edwin.