Robert McGrath
| Robert T. McGrath | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Institutions |
Georgia Tech Research Institute, |
| Alma mater |
Pennsylvania State University (BS, MS, MA) University of Michigan (PhD) |
| Known for |
Promotion of STEM Education Research Administrator |
Robert "Bob" T. McGrath is the director of the Georgia Tech Research Institute, the applied research arm of the Georgia Institute of Technology, a position he has held since February 1, 2011.[1][2] Prior to his appointment, McGrath was involved with the Battelle Memorial Institute; his past experience also includes research leadership positions at the National Renewable Energy Lab, Ohio State University, and Penn State University.[1]
Education
McGrath holds four degrees; three are from Pennsylvania State University, including a 1972 B.S. (Honors) in engineering sciences, a 1974 M.S. in physics, and a 1975 M.A. in mathematics. He also holds a 1980 Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in nuclear science and engineering.[3][4][5]
Research scientist
From 1975 to 1976, McGrath was a Systems Engineer for HRB Singer, which is now a division of Raytheon.[3] He worked on integrating situation awareness and command and control technology onto the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67).[3] From 1978 to 1983, he was a consultant, visiting researcher and graduate student intern at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Exxon Research and TRW.[3]
From 1980 to 1984, McGrath was a visiting summer research scientist, specializing in fusion power, at Argonne National Laboratory.[3] From July 1984 to February 1998, McGrath was a division manager, research and development program manager, and research scientist at Sandia National Laboratories.[3]
Educator
From August 1980 to June 1984, McGrath was an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. From November 1996 to June 2004, he was a Professor of Engineering Science. Since July 2004, McGrath has been an Adjunct Professor of Engineering Science.[3]
Administrator
From September 1998 to June 2004, McGrath was the Associate Vice President for Research, Director of Strategic & Interdisciplinary Initiatives, and Director of the Marine Corps Research University at Penn State University.[3]
From July 2004 to July 2008 he was the Senior Vice President for Research at The Ohio State University.[6]
From February 2008 to March 2010, McGrath was the Deputy Laboratory Director for Science & Technology at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado.[7]
From April 2010 to January 2011, McGrath was on the leadership team of Battelle Memorial Institute.[8]
Since February 2011, McGrath has been the director of the Georgia Tech Research Institute and a vice president of the Georgia Institute of Technology.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Robert McGrath Named Director of the Georgia Tech Research Institute" (Press release). Georgia Institute of Technology. 2010-12-21. Retrieved 2010-12-21.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Robert McGrath Named Director of the Georgia Tech Research Institute" (Press release). Georgia Tech Research Institute. 2010-12-21. Retrieved 2010-12-21.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 McGrath, Robert. "Curriculum Vitae". Georgia Institute of Technology. Retrieved 2011-04-21.
- ↑ "Dr. Robert T. McGrath". GTRI 75 Years. Georgia Tech Research Institute. Retrieved 2011-04-21.
- ↑ "Dr Robert T. McGrath". OSU:pro. Ohio State University. Retrieved 2011-04-21.
- ↑ "Centennial Fellow Spotlight: Robert T. McGrath". Penn State. 2006-10-30. Retrieved 2011-04-21.
- ↑ "CEESI Colloquium: Robert McGrath, The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)". Boston University. 2009-11-20. Retrieved 2011-04-21.
- ↑ "Robert McGrath Joins Battelle Leadership Team (Departs OSU)". ARC Notes (Ohio State University). 2008-06-01. Retrieved 2011-04-21.
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