Ernst Volgenau Explained

Honorific Prefix:	Dr.
Ernst Volgenau
Birth Date:	c:a
Education:	U.S. Naval Academy, 1955 M.S.E.E. U.C.L.A., Ph.D. in engineering, 1966
Known For:	founded SRA International, 1978 Support of George Mason University
Spouse:	Sara L. Volgenau
Awards:	Distinguished Service Award (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission) Equal Employment Opportunity Award (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission) Executive of the Year, 2005 (Northern Virginia GovCon) George Mason medal 2013
Module:	Embed: yes Serviceyears: 1955 - 1976 Rank: Colonel, retired
Footnotes:	^[1] ^[2] ^[3]

Ernst Volgenau is a retired United States Air Force officer and founder and former CEO of SRA International.^[4] He was chairman of the board for the company, and rector of the George Mason University board of visitors.

Early life and education

Volgenau came from a farm in Clarence, New York to the U.S. Naval Academy. He graduated in 1955^[3] and was commissioned a lieutenant in the Air Force. Later he earned a master's degree in electrical engineering, and in 1966 his Ph.D. in engineering at UCLA. He taught graduate courses in electrical engineering, computer systems, and operations research at UCLA, American University, and George Washington University for eight years.

Notes and References

1. George Mason University (Va.) has received a $10 million gift from Ernst Volgenau and his wife, Sara, to support the… . August 27, 2013 . Diverse Issues in Higher Education . December 29, 2005 .
2. Web site: Taking Stock . Volgenau Audience Challenged to Embrace "Courageous Followership" . 4 . August 27, 2013 . Spring 2013 . VAdm Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership . The Volgenau Honor Courage and Commitment Seminar Series is made possible by Dr. Ernst Volgenau, USNA Class of 1955, and his wife, Sarah..
3. Book: Lucky Bag . 1955 . 446 . August 27, 2013 . . ERNST VOLGENAU Clarence, New York The switch from the rigors of farm life to the strain of Academy life pro\ed no great problem for Ernie. A determined, conscientious, hard worker in everything he undertook, Ernie's studies were no obstacle in his road to success at Yoosnay, and he was equally adept in sports. Ernie's afternoons were spent in athletics varying from wrestling in the fall and winter to throwing the javelin for the track team in the spring. In the social department Ernies luck was nothing less than sensational. Ernie's indomitable spirit, keen sense of duty and responsibility, and determined will to win will surely make him a respected and successful officer..
4. News: Ernst Volgenau: A man of few words . September 27, 2013 . . June 16, 2003 . Roger Hughlett --> . Roger . Hughlett.