Thomas Richard Faucett

Background

Faucett, Thomas Richard was born on August 22, 1920 in Hatton, Missouri, United States. Son of Thomas A. and Nora (Craghead) Faucett.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Missouri, 1942. Master of Science, Purdue University, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1952.

Career

Design analyst Cleveland diesel engine division General Motors Corporation, 1942-1946. Instructor mechanical engineering Purdue University, 1946-1952. Associate professor University Rochester, 1952-1960.

Professor Missouri School Mines and Metallurgy, 1960-1962. Professor mechanical engineering, head department State University Iowa, 1962-1965. Professor, chairman mechanical and aeronautical engineering department University Missouri Rolla, 1965-1978, professor mechanical and aeronautical engineering, 1978-1985, professor emeritus, since 1985.

Consultant mechanical engineer, since 1946. Director KDI Inc., Rochester, New York, 1958-1960.

Achievements

• Thomas Richard Faucett has been listed as a noteworthy educator, mechanical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society Engineering Education, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma.

Connections

Married Ruth G. Phelps, May 23, 1942. Children– Thomas W., John P., Lucia A., Dennis R.

Father:

Thomas A. Faucett

Mother:

Nora (Craghead) Faucett

Spouse:

Ruth G. Phelps

child:

John P. Faucett

child:

Thomas W. Faucett

child:

Dennis R. Faucett

child:

Lucia A. Faucett