Background
Akers, Sheldon Buckingham was born on October 22, 1926 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Sheldon Buckingham and Ina (Graham) Akers.
electrical and computer engineering educator
Akers, Sheldon Buckingham was born on October 22, 1926 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Sheldon Buckingham and Ina (Graham) Akers.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, U. Maryland., 1948; Master of Arts in Mathematics, U. Maryland., 1952.
Electronics scientist, National Bureau of Standards, Washington, 1948-1950; computer engineer, National Bureau of Standards, Washington, 1953-1954; radio engineer, United States Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, 1950-1953; mathematician Avion division, American Car and Foundry Industries, Alexandria, Virginia, 1954-1956; computer engineer Electronics Laboratory, General Electric Company, Syracuse, New York, 1956-1985; professor electrical and computer engineering, U. Massachusetts, Amherst, 1985-1994. Adjunct Professor Syracuse University, 1975-1985.
Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (guest editor journal 1986). Member Mathematics Association American, Sigma Xi.
Married Jean Ellen Daniel, May30, 1953. Children: Janet, Karen, Steven, David.