Ruben David Kelly

Background

Kelly, Ruben David was born on January 12, 1927 in Magnolia, Arkansas, United States. Son of Marion Sanford and Dixie Louise (Beene) Kelly.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, 1950. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, 1957.

Career

Instructor electrical engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, 1950-1955; assistant professor, Oklahoma State University, 1955-1957; staff member, Sandia National Laboratory, Albuquerque, 1957-1960; assistant professor electrical engineering, U. New Mexico, Albuquerque, 1960-1963; associate professor electrical engineering, U. New Mexico, 1963-1969; professor elec and computer engineering, U. New Mexico, 1969-1989; professor emeritus electrical engineering, U. New Mexico, since 1989. Chief engineer Tornado Tracking Station, Stillwater, 1951-1957. Research engineer United States Navy Submarine Contract, 1960-1966.

Electronics consultant KAFB, Business Development Manager Corporation, DEC, 1968-1989.

Achievements

• Ruben David Kelly has been listed as a noteworthy Electrical engineering educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member electronic advisory committee Albuquerque Technology Vocational Institute, 1972-1981, others. With United States Navy, 1945-1946. Member American Society Engineering Education, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (treasurer 1969-1970, publicity chairman 1980), Sigma Xi, Eta Kappa Nu (faculty advisor), Pi Mu Epsilon, Sigma Tau.

Interests

• Avocations: computer programming, fishing, woodworking, electronic circuit design/construction.

Connections

Married Anita Louise Olson, December 27, 1949. Children: Carol Ann, Janet Marie, David Marion, Kathleen Louise.

Father:

Marion Sanford Kelly

Mother:

Dixie Louise (Beene) Kelly

Spouse:

Anita Louise Olson

child:

Kathleen Louise Kelly

child:

Carol Ann Kelly

child:

David Marion Kelly

child:

Janet Marie Kelly