Background
Goss, William Freeman Myrick was born on October 7, 1859 in Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Frank B. and Mary Gorham (Parker) Goss.
Goss, William Freeman Myrick was born on October 7, 1859 in Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Frank B. and Mary Gorham (Parker) Goss.
Massachusetts Institute Technology, Boston, 1877-1879. Master of Science, Wabash, 1888. Doctor of Engineering, University of Illinois, 1904.
Organized department of practical mechanics, Purdue University, 1879. Instructor practical mechanics, 1879-1883, professor, 1883-1890, professor experimental engineering dean schools of engineering and director engineering laboratory, 1890-1907, Purdue University. Dean College of Engineering, director School of Railway Engineering and Administration, and professor railway engineering, University of Illinois, 1907-1917, and director Engineering Experiment Station, 1909-1917.
President Railway Carolina Manufacturers Association, New York, 1917-1925.
Member Jury of Awards, Chicago Exposition, 1893.
Married Edna Doctorate. Baker, August 22, 1884.