Franklin H. Westervelt, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Franklin H. Westervelt

American engineer, computer scientist, and educator

Date of Birth: 26-Mar-1930

Place of Birth: Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States

Date of Death: 29-Jul-2015

Profession: engineer, computer scientist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Franklin Herbert Westervelt (March 26, 1930 – July 29, 2015) was an American engineer, computer scientist, and educator at the University of Michigan and Wayne State University.
Westervelt received degrees in Mathematics, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan.
He attained his PhD in 1961.
He was a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan and an Associate Director at the U-M Computing Center.
He was involved in early studies on how to use computers in engineering education.