Eric A. Walker (engineer)

Eric A. Walker
12th President of the Pennsylvania State University
In office
1956–1970
Preceded byMilton S. Eisenhower
Succeeded byJohn W. Oswald
Personal details
Born(1910-04-29)April 29, 1910
Long Eaton, UK
DiedFebruary 17, 1995(1995-02-17) (aged 84)
State College, Pennsylvania, US
Alma materHarvard University

Eric Arthur Walker (April 29, 1910 – February 17, 1995) was president of the Pennsylvania State University from 1956 to 1970 and a founding member of the National Academy of Engineering.[1][2]

  1. ^ Hosler, Charles L. (1996). "Eric A. Walker". Memorial Tributes: National Academy of Engineering. 8. National Academies Press: 280–285. ISBN 030905575X. ISSN 1075-8844. Retrieved October 21, 2012.
  2. ^ "Founding members of the National Academy of Engineering". National Academy of Engineering. Retrieved October 21, 2012.