Background
Bowman, Thomas Eugene was born on August 3, 1938 in Darby, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert Alexander and Nina Adelaide (Hardin) Bowman.
Bowman, Thomas Eugene was born on August 3, 1938 in Darby, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert Alexander and Nina Adelaide (Hardin) Bowman.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, California Technology, 1960; Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, California Technology, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1964.
Research scientist, Martin-Marietta Corporation, Denver, 1963-1967, 68-69;
lecturer, U. Reading, England, 1967-1968;
associate professor, Florida Technology, Melbourne, 1969-1975;
professor, Florida Technology, Melbourne, since 1975;
head department mechanic engineering, Florida Technology, Melbourne, 1978-1986;
dean science and engineering, Florida Technology, Melbourne, 1986-1989;
dean graduate school, Florida Technology, Melbourne, 1982-1986, 89-93;
associate vice president academic affairs, Florida Technology, Melbourne, since 1989. Member policy advisory board Florida Solar Energy Center, Cocoa, Florida, since 1976. Founding member, board directors Space Coast Science Center, Melbourne, 1982-1988, secretary, board directors, 1984-1986.
Member engineering accreditation commission AccreditationBd. Engineering and Technology, since 1993.
Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers (board on engineering education 1983-1985, 94—). Member American Society Engineering Education (board directors 1994-1996), Florida History Society (board doctorandus since 1995), Antique Auto Club American (president Canaveral region 1984-1985).
Married Ritva Helina Torsti, December 18, 1961. Children: Paul, Katriina, Markus, Anthony.