Background
Dow, Thomas Alva was born on July 3, 1945 in Baltimore. Son of Joseph W. and Ann B. (Gallagher) Dow.
Dow, Thomas Alva was born on July 3, 1945 in Baltimore. Son of Joseph W. and Ann B. (Gallagher) Dow.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1966. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Case Institute of Technology, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University, 1972.
Research engineer, Battelle Columbus (Ohio) laboratories, 1972-1982; professor, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, since 1982. Director Precision Engineering Center, Raleigh.
Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Bert L. Newkirk award 1979). Member American Society Precision Engineering (board directors 1986-1989, executive director since 1986, Distinguished Service award 1989), Society Optical Engineers.
Married Katherine F. Reynolds, June 14, 1969. Children: Carrie A., Laura E.