Background
Watwood, Vernon Bell was born on September 24, 1935 in Opelika, Alabama, United States. Son of Vernon Bell and Ara Elizabeth (Owen) Watwood.
Watwood, Vernon Bell was born on September 24, 1935 in Opelika, Alabama, United States. Son of Vernon Bell and Ara Elizabeth (Owen) Watwood.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Auburn U., 1957; Master of Science, Cornell Univercity, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Washington, 1966.
Engineer, The Boeing Company, Seattle, 1962-1964; research associate, Battelle Memorial Institute, Richland, Washington, 1967-1970; section manager, Franklin Institute Research laboratories, Philadelphia, 1970-1973; associate professor, Michigan Technological U., Houghton, 1973-1979; professor, Michigan Technological U., Houghton, since 1979; chair department сivil engineering, Michigan Technological U., Houghton, since 1980; dean, Michigan Technological U., Houghton, since 1991. Consultant in area of structures.
Lieutenant commander United States Navy, 1957-1960. Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society Engineering Educators.
Married Patricia Gent. Children: James David, Yvonne, Teresa.