Background
Rockett, Thomas J. was born on June 4, 1934 in Medford, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John Francis Rockett and Agnes Mary Connor.
Rockett, Thomas J. was born on June 4, 1934 in Medford, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John Francis Rockett and Agnes Mary Connor.
Bachelor of Science, Tufts University, 1956. Master of Science, Boston College, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1963.
Research scientist United States Air Force, Dayton, Ohio, 1961—1964, Monsanto, St. Louis, 1964—1968. Assistant laboratory director Baxter/American, Evanston, Illinois, 1968—1971. Professor materials. engineering University Rhode Island, 1971—1985, vice provost research and graduate studies, 1995—2000.
Department chair/professor University R.I.19, 1985—1995. Consultant/writer Self-Employed, East Greenwich, Rhode Island, 2000—2003. Retired, 2003
Consultant product development, innovation, research management.
Governor Rhode Island Board for Higher Education, Providence, since 2002. Trustee Kent County Visiting Nurse Association Directors, Warwick, 1990—1995, Directors East Greenwich Library., since 2000. Member of American Mineralogic Society, American Ceramic Society, American Society Metals (president 1975—2000).
Married Sarah Ellen Hough, October 24, 1964. Children: Matthew Thomas, Andrew Frank, Daniel Patrick.