Background
Sharpe, William Norman was born on April 15, 1938 in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. Son of William Norman and Margaret Horne (Womble) Sharpe.
Sharpe, William Norman was born on April 15, 1938 in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. Son of William Norman and Margaret Horne (Womble) Sharpe.
Bachelor of Science, North Carolina State University, 1960; Master of Science, North Carolina State University, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, Johns Hopkins University, 1966.
Association professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1970-1975; professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1975-1978; professor, department chairman mechanic engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1978-1983; professor, department mechanic engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, since 1983; Decker professor mechanic engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, since 1985.
Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Nadai award 1993), Society Experimental Mechanics (Tatnall award, Executive Board 1979-1981, president 1984-1985). Member American Society for Testing and Materials, American Society Engineering Education.
Married Margaret Ellen Strowd, August 21, 1959. Children: William N., J. Ashley.