Earl Bertram Norris

Earl Bertram Norris (HMSVN)

Location: Blacksburg, VA 24060 Montgomery County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 13.761', W 80° 25.375'

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(1882-1966)

Dean, School of Engineering 1928-1952
Director, Engineering Experiment Station
1932-1952

An engineer, educator, administrator, and author, Earl Bertram Norris worked professionally in the industrial field, taught mechanical engineering, and served as as engineering dean before becoming an engineering dean at VPI. His service as a lieutenant colonel in World War I drew praise from Gen. John J. Pershing. At VPI, the president considered him indispensable. He chaired the administrative council, doubled the curricula in engineering, and co-wrote three text books.

Norris Hall first wing completed in 1960
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Placed ByVPI Class of 1953
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Date Added Monday, October 13th, 2014 at 1:57am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 551192 N 4120471
Decimal Degrees37.22935000, -80.42291667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 13.761', W 80° 25.375'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 13' 45.66" N, 80° 25' 22.50" W
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Area Code(s)540, 434
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 500-598 Drillfield Dr, Blacksburg VA 24060, US
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