J. Kim Vandiver
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J. Kim Vandiver (1945-12-04-) is an American university professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Vandiver is the dean of undergraduate research and a professor of mechanical and ocean engineering. Vandiver is also founded the Edgerton Center at MIT in 1992, which helps students with engineering projects in developing countries.[1]
Vandiver holds these academic degrees: B.S. in Engineering, Harvey Mudd College of Science and Engineering, 1968; S.M. in Ocean Engineering at MIT, 1969; Ph.D. in Oceanographic Engineering at MIT/WHOI, 1975.[2]
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[edit] Academic recognitions
- Doherty Professor in Ocean Utilization, 1976[2]
- Arthur Lubinski Best Mechanical Engineering Paper Award, 1984[3]
- Graduate Student Council Teaching Award, 1987[1][2]
- MIT President's Award for Community Service, 1998 and 1999[1][2]
- MacVicar Faculty Fellow for Excellence in Teaching, 2001[1][2]
- MIT Excellence Award given to the staff of the Edgerton Center, 2003[2]
[edit] Scouting
Vandiver grew up in Yakima, Washington, where he became an Eagle Scout in 1960. Vandiver recognizes Scouting as an important influence in his life and society.[1] Vandiver was awarded the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award in 2006 by the Boston Minuteman Council of the Boy Scouts of America.[1][4][5][6]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f Trafton, Anne (2006-06-28). Vandiver named Distinguished Eagle Scout. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Retrieved on January 17, 2007.
- ^ a b c d e f Vandiver, J. Kim (2006). Personal Page for J. Kim Vandiver. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Retrieved on January 17, 2007.
- ^ OTC 05: Speakers and Honored Guests - Bios and Photos: K - Z. Offshore Technology Conference. Retrieved on January 17, 2007.
- ^ Distinguished Eagle Scouts. Troop & Pack 179. Retrieved on January 17, 2007.
- ^ Faculty News. MIT News Office (2006). Retrieved on January 17, 2007.
- ^ Honest Mr Scoutmaster, it was'nt us...honest. Listserv. Retrieved on January 28, 2007.
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