Background
Elias, Walter was born on July 28, 1931 in Cottonton, Alabama, United States. Son of Walter and Robbie (Butts) Elias.
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Walter Elias
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Bachelor of Science, Morehouse College, 1955; Master of Science, Atlanta U., 1959; Doctor of Philosophy, Wayne State University, 1971.
Career
Instructor mathematics, Virginia State University, Petersburg, 1958-1962;
assistant professor mathematics, Virginia State University, Petersburg, 1962-1966;
teaching assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit, 1964-1967;
associate professor mathematics, Virginia State University, Petersburg, 1966-1972;
chair mathematics department, Virginia State University, Petersburg, 1971-1977;
school dean School Natural Sciences, Virginia State University, Petersburg, 1977-1983;
professor mathematics, Virginia State University, Petersburg, 1972-1992;
professor emeritus mathematics, Virginia State University, Petersburg, since 1992. Director Virginia State University Summer Engineering Institute, Petersburg, 1980-1985. Co-principal investigator National Institutes of Health Minority Access to Research Careers, Petersburg, 1980-1987.
Director Student Advancement in Science, Petersburg, 1983-1984. Liaison math and engineering program Virginia State University/Old Dominion U., Petersburg-Norfolk, 1983-1992. Visiting scientist Science Enhancement Program, 1991, Virginia Academy Science Program, 1987.
Director calculus project National Science Foundation, Petersburg, since 1991.
Achievements
Membership
Board member Chesterfield County Friends of the Library., Virginia, 1991. With United States Army, 1955-1957. Member American Mathematics Society, Mathematics Association American, National Association Mathematicians, National.Tech.
Association (chapter advisor since 1990), National Council Teachers Mathematics Virginia Academy Science, Alpha Phi Alpha (chapter president 1975-1976, associate editor The Sphinx since 1991), Kappa Mu Epsilon.
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Married Barbara Jean Ponder, June 7, 1958. Children: Walter III, Kenneth C., David L., Carol D.
Awards
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Recipient Plaques, Richmond Area Program for Minorities in Engineering, 1985, Certified of Recognition, Richmond Public Schools, 1989. Named Disting.Prof., Virginia State University, 1991.Recipient Plaques, Richmond Area Program for Minorities in Engineering, 1985, Certified of Recognition, Richmond Public Schools, 1989. Named Disting.Prof., Virginia State University, 1991.