Simpson Linke

Background

Linke, Simpson was born on August 10, 1917 in Jellico, Tennessee, United States. Son of Meyer Lion and Bella Yetta Linke.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Tennessee, 1941. Master in Electrical Engineering, Cornell University, 1949.

Career

Instructor electrical engineering Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 1946-1949, assistant professor electrical engineering, 1949-1953, associate professor, 1953-1963, professor, 1963-1986, professor emeritus, since 1986. Consultant New Mexico Public Service Commission, Santa Fe, 1981. Member United States National Committee Conference International des Grands Réseaux Electriques a Haute Tension, 1964-1980, Attwood associate, 1988.

Achievements

• Simpson Linke has been listed as a noteworthy electrical engineering educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Captain, United States Army, 1943-1946. Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (life). Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power & Enrgy Society, Sigma Xi, Eta Kappa Nu.

Interests

• Writing, music, theater, opera, walking.

Connections

Married Esther Silverman, September 15, 1946. Children: Martha Ellen, Laura Miriam.

Father:

Meyer Lion

Mother:

Bella Yetta Linke

Spouse:

Esther Silverman

child:

Martha Ellen Linke

child:

Laura Miriam Linke