Background
Grogan, William Robert was born on August 2, 1924 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Patrick and Irene A. (Finch) Grogan.
Grogan, William Robert was born on August 2, 1924 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Patrick and Irene A. (Finch) Grogan.
Bachelor of Science, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1945; Master of Science, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1949; Doctor of Engineering (honorary), Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1990.
Instructor electrical engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts, 1946-1949;
assistant professor, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1949-1956;
associate professor, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1956-1962;
professor, WorcesterPoly. Institute, since 1962;
dean undergraduate studies, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1970-1990;
dean emeritus, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, since 1990. Engineering consultant General Electric Company, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 1953-1961.
Consultant United States Navy, Washington, 1963-1966, Bell Telephone laboratories, Holmdeli, New Jersey, 1964-1965. Trustee Bay State Savings Bank, Worcester, since 1973.
Chairman Diocese of Worcester board education, 1974-1976. Member of advisory board Worcesterbr. Arthritis Foundation, 1987.
Served to Lieutenant United States Navy, 1942-1946, 51-52. Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Member Worcester Economics Club, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu.
Phi Kappa Theta national president (1960-1964).
Married Mae Jean Kafer, January 26, 1966.