Background
Birkemeier, William Philip was born on November 10, 1927 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of William Herman and Valley (Schuldt) Birkemeier.
researcher engineering educator
Birkemeier, William Philip was born on November 10, 1927 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of William Herman and Valley (Schuldt) Birkemeier.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineer, Northwestern University, 1951. Master of Science in Electrical Engineer, University Ark-Fayetteville, 1954. Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1959.
Engineer, Collins Radio Company, Cedar Rapids, Iowa., 1951-1954; instructor electrical engineering, Purdue University, 1955-1959; associate professor, U. Arkansas, 1959-1960; associate professor, University of Wisconsin -Madison, 1961-1965; professor, University of Wisconsin -Madison, 1965-1990; department chairman electrical and computer engineering, University of Wisconsin -Madison, 1980-1984; emeritus professor, University of Wisconsin -Madison, since 1990. Consultant Giddings & Lewis, Astronautics Corporation American, Honeywell.
Served with United States Navy, 1946-1948. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, International Union of Radio Scientists.
Married Helen Margaret Taggart, February 3, 1951. Children: Richard P., James D., Christine A.