Background
Lucas, William Max was born on July 23, 1934 in Lamar, Missouri, United States. Son of William Max and Margaret (Jones) Lucas.
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William Max Lucas
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Education
Bachelor of Science, University Kansas, 1956; Master of Sciences, University Kansas, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, Oklahoma State University, 1970.
Career
Structural engineer, Finney & Turnipseed, Topeka, 1960-1962; professor structural engineering, U. Kansas, Lawrence, 1962-1974, 78-80; director facilities planning, U. Kansas, Lawrence, 1974-1978; dean School Architecture and Urban Design, U. Kansas, Lawrence, 1980-1994; professor archaeology and architectural engineering, 1962-1997. Owner W.M. Lucas, Engineer, Lawrence, since 1964.
Achievements
Membership
Member Lawrence Board Building Code Appeals, 1967-1973, Kansas Building Commission, 1982-1984. President of the board directors United Fund, Lawrence, 1976. Chairman Lawrence/Douglas County Planning Commission, 1977-1979.
Member consultative county National Institute Building Sciences, 1993-1999. Member American Society for Engineering Education, Association Collegiate Schools Architecture, National Society Architectural Engineers, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Tau Sigma Delta.
Connections
Children— Jennifer Lynn Lucas Wyatt, Sarah Frances Lucas Whittington, Amy Johanne.
