| Oscar Barton Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | Washington D.C. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Tuskegee University, Howard University |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Morgan State University |
Oscar Barton Jr. is an American professor of engineering and dean of the engineering school at Morgan State University.
Early life and education
Barton was born in Washington D.C.
In 1984, Barton graduated from Tuskegee University with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Barton earned his master's in mechanical engineering in 1987 and his Ph.D. in 1993 - both from Howard University. In 1987, Barton received a graduate fellowship from Pacific Telesis Senior Fellows Programs in furtherance of his work in materials science with a focus on lattice structuring.
Career
Barton established the nuclear engineering program at the United States Naval Academy, where he was the first African American engineer to achieve tenured status. In 2014, he established the mechanical engineering program at George Mason University. Barton was named dean of Morgan State University's Volgenau School of Engineering in 2020.
Barton has a professional engineering license from Maryland, and he has served on the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Committee on Engineering Accreditation and the ASME Mechanical Engineering Department Head Executive Committee.
In 2009, Barton received the award for College Level Promotion of Education from US Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine.
Barton received the 2022 District of Columbia Council of Engineering and Architectural Societies (DCCEAS) Lifetime Achievement Award.
In 2024, Barton was award the Edwin F. Church Medal by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for his contributions to mechanical engineering education.
Family
Barton has one son and two daughters. His son is a software engineer, graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park with an electrical engineering degree. His daughter earned her master's degree from George Washington University and studied health policy at Howard University.
References
- ^ "Alumnus Oscar Barton, Jr. Named Morgan State Engineering Dean | College of Engineering and Architecture". cea.howard.edu. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "How a mechanical engineer landed his dream job". US Black Engineer and Information Technology. 2024-08-01. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "Mechanical Engineering Alumnus Oscar Barton, Jr. Receives 2022 DCCEAS Lifetime Achievement Award | College of Engineering and Architecture". cea.howard.edu. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- Hispanic Engineer & IT. Career Communications Group. 1987.
- ^ US Black Engineer & IT. Career Communications Group. 2009.
- "Edwin F. Church Medal". www.asme.org. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- Hayes, Tara (2024-04-30). "Longtime ABET Expert Dr. Oscar Barton, Jr. Wins 2024 Edwin F. Church Medal". ABET. Retrieved 2024-10-31.