Thomas Bradley Jefferson

Background

Jefferson, Thomas Bradley was born on November 25, 1924 in Urich, Missouri, United States. Son of Thomas Ulmont and Mary (Bradley) Jefferson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Kansas State University, 1949. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Nebraska, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1955.

Career

Instructor mechanic engineering, U. Nebraska, 1949-1952; instructor mechanic engineering, Purdue University, 1952-1955; assistant professor, Purdue University, 1955-1958; professor mechanic engineering, head department mechanic engineering, U. Arkansas, 1958-1968; associate dean engineering, U. Arkansas, 1968-1969; dean, School Engineering and Technology, Southern Illinois U., Carbondale, 1969-1978; professor mechanic engineering and energy processes, School Engineering and Technology, Southern Illinois U., since 1978. Educational consultant Allison division General Motors Company, 1956-1957. Summer faculty participant Boeing Company, Wichita, Kansas, 1957.

Senior engineer, design engineer 1 Martin Company, Denver, summers 1958-1964, 66-67.

Achievements

• Registered professional engineer, Arkansas, Indiana, Illinois.

Membership

Served as pilot United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Rotary, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma, Sigma Tau, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi.

Connections

Married Carolyn Chelf, December 20, 1946. Children– Thomas Calvin, Richard Kent, Terry Anne.

Father:

Thomas Ulmont Jefferson

Mother:

Mary (Bradley) Jefferson

Spouse:

Carolyn Chelf

child:

Terry Anne Jefferson

child:

Thomas Calvin Jefferson

child:

Richard Kent Jefferson