William Frederick Beckwith

Background

Beckwith, William Frederick was born on October 4, 1934 in Marshalltown, Iowa, United States. Son of Frederick J. and Wilma V. (Gustafson) Beckwith.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1957; Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1963.

Career

Professor chemical engineering, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., 1963-1985; director general engineering, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., since 1985. Consultant National Council for Engineering Exam, Clemson, 1980-1995.

Achievements

• William Frederick Beckwith has been listed as a noteworthy Chemical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Assistant scoutmaster Boy Scouts American, Clemson, 1988-1995. Member American Society Engineering Educators (chairman fresh program division 1993-1994), American Institute Chemical Engineers.

Interests

• Avocations: hiking, backpacking, canoeing, running, scuba diving.

Connections

Married Janet Jones, September 5,1959. Children: Steven, Scott, Susan, Sean.

Father:

Frederick J. Beckwith

Mother:

Wilma V. (Gustafson) Beckwith

Spouse:

Janet Jones

child:

Scott Beckwith

child:

Sean Beckwith

child:

Steven Beckwith

child:

Susan Beckwith