Richard Shorthill Explained

Richard W. Shorthill was an American academic who was a professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Utah.^{[1] [2]}

Early life and education

Shorthill attended the University of Utah and received a B.A. in 1954 and a PhD in 1960.^[3]

Shorthill married Ellen and they had two children together.^[4]

Career

Shorthill started his career with Boeing as a researcher.^[3] At Boeing, he worked on the Viking and Apollo space programs.^[4]

In 1999, he received the Franklin Institute Award along with Victor Vali for his work on the fiber optic gyroscope.^{[3] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Obituary: SHORTHILL, RICHARD. August 5, 2012. Deseret News.
2. Web site: DREAMS OF MARS, MEMORIES OF MOONWALK UTAHN ON. .
3. Web site: Richard W. Shorthill . January 10, 2014 . The Franklin Institute.
4. Web site: In Memoriam: Professor Richard Shorthill . August 8, 2012.
5. Web site: HONORING THE MAN WHO SOUNDED THE OZONE ALARM. .