If space is indeed the “final frontier,” Edward Lassiter is a frontiersman of the first order. He has been a leader in developing and using new technologies for defense systems during a distinguished engineering career.
B.S. Mechanical Engineering 1966 Competitors have found it difficult to keep up with Billy Harper. Whether growing his construction business or driving race cars on the hot rod circuit, Mr. Harper has moved quickly, decisively – and successfully.
P.h.D Mechanical Engineering Dean, The Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science Five competitive research centers have been awarded to UCLA in the last two years. Dean Vijay K. Dhir is making his mark – again. Dr. Dhir is an internationally recognized leader in engineering education and research.
B.S. Civil Engineering 1949 Change is one of Calvin G. Grayson’s favorite words and he has proven that time and again during his career in the transportation industry. Finding new and better ways of moving people and goods has been his life’s mission.
B.S. Civil Engineering 1981 Aim High. The United States Air Force slogan certainly fits the career of Louisville native Brigadier General Timothy A. Byers.
B.S. Mechanical Engineering 1958 What do Roosevelt (Red) Maynard, Jr. and a Ford F150 pickup truck have in common? Both are versatile, hard working, popular, and known for their longevity.
Austin, Texas, is known for its high-tech innovators. The city developed its reputation in part because of original technology innovators like Fred May and his co-workers.
The University of Kentucky has launched thousands of successful careers. But how many of its graduates get to launch astronauts? Ask Dick Lyon and he will tell you that his has been a fairytale career in doing just that.
About 70 percent of the earth is covered in water. And that’s just fine with Dr. Paul Boulos. From water quality principles to hydraulics, he is a global authority on drinking water distribution engineering.
B.S. Chemical Engineering 1972 M.S. Chemical Engineering 1974 Terry Strange’s career path has spanned three continents over the course of nearly 40 years. Born in Louisville, Mr. Strange earned a B.S. and M.S. in chemical engineering from the University of Kentucky. A strong work ethic has been a driving force since his days as a student, when he typically put in 40 hours a week to pay his way through college.
