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 , 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

  1. ^ a b c d e f Trafton, Anne (2006-06-28). Vandiver named Distinguished Eagle Scout. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Retrieved on 2007-01-17.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Vandiver, J. Kim (2006). Personal Page for J. Kim Vandiver. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Retrieved on 2007-01-17.
  3. ^ OTC 05: Speakers and Honored Guests - Bios and Photos: K - Z. Offshore Technology Conference. Retrieved on 2007-01-17.
  4. ^ Distinguished Eagle Scouts. Troop & Pack 179. Retrieved on 2007-01-17.
  5. ^ Faculty News. MIT News Office (2006). Retrieved on 2007-01-17.
  6. ^ Honest Mr Scoutmaster, it was'nt us...honest. Listserv. Retrieved on 2007-01-28.

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