John Braswell

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
2525 Pottsdamer Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32310-0646
Phone:850.410.6313


 
 

ANNOTATED AWARDS, CITATIONS, COMMISSIONS & HONORS
Robert N. Braswell, BED, BSIE, MSE, PhD, DE, PE, PLE, FIIE, FSOLE, FASEE


  1. Outstanding Engineering Motivation Award, 2008: Presented in 2008 in recognition pioneering contributions to Systems Engineering Education.
  2. Who's Who Among American Teachers and Educators Distinguished Teaching Citation: Presented in November, 2007 to recognize excellence in teaching.
  3. Who's Who in American Education Citation: Presented in June 2007 for 50 years of sustained excellence and outstanding contributions to American education.
  4. Golden Fifties Club Award: Inducted in March 2007 for 50 years contributions to the engineering profession by the University of Alabama.
  5. Tau Beta Pi Community and Civic Citation: Awarded in September 2006 for the Florida Eta Tau Beta Pi Assocation leadership of 130 successful projects in the community.
  6. Omega Alpha International Systems Engineering Honor Society Founders Committee Honors Citation: Awarded by the Founders Chairman in 2005 as one of the top five in the world in recognition of sustained achievements and leadership at the international level in systems engineering education and professional practice.
  7. iNEER SUCCEED Coalation Citation: Cited in September 2004 for 21st century innovations in catalyzing improvements in engineering education during the period 1992 to 2002.
  8. ASEE Academy of Fellows Award: Awarded in June 2004 for Fellow membership by the American Society for Engineering Education for outstanding engineering education contributions to academia, industry, government and civic affairs.
  9. Professor Emeritus of Engineering Award: Awarded in 2003 by the Board if Trustees and President of Florida State University as a lifetime appointment as engineering professor of the FAMU-FSU College o Engineering.
  10. Distinguished Engineering Service Award: Awarded in 2003 by Florida A&M University and The Florida State University College of Engineering for distinguished services .
  11. President's Teaching Award: Awarded in 2003 by the President of The Florida State University peer review board for excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching.
  12. Distinguished Teaching Professor Citation: Cited in 2003 by the Dean of Florida A&M University and The Florida State University College of Engineering for sustained teaching excellence for the period 1992 to 2003.
  13. FSU Faculty Senate Citation: Awarded in 2003 by the President of the Florida State University Faculty Senate for sustained services during the period 1996 to 2003.
  14. FAMU Research Board Citation: Awarded in 2002 by the Dean of the Graduate School of Florida A&M University for outstanding service as a referee and reviewer for the University Research Board.
  15. Teachers and Guides In Forum Citation: Cited in 2002 by the Florida Board of Education Forum on Education Guides for contributions to science teachers and guidance counselors in the State of Florida K-12 education system.
  16. Golden Key Scholars Award: Awarded in 2001 the Golden Key International Honour Society for outstanding contributions to the undergraduate scholar award processes and selections.
  17. Provost Sustained Outstanding Teaching Excellence Citation: Awarded in 2001 by the Provost of The Florida State University for highest teaching achievements measured by the students evaluation system at the 95 percent "Excellent" for a sustained five-year cycle 1995-2000.
  18. SACS Exemplary Service Citation: Awarded in 2001 by the President of Florida A&M University for service to the Self Study Board and successful evaluation for 10-years of re-accreditation by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges.
  19. Tau Beta Pi Outstanding Teaching Award: Awarded in 2001 by Tau Beta Pi Florida Eta, the highest honors students in engineering, for excellence in teaching at Florida A&M University and The Florida State University.
  20. Lohmann Lifetime Achievement Medal: Awarded at Oklahoma State University in 2001 for lifetime achievements with citations for the applications of industrial engineering concepts to computing, space exploration facilities, missile development and innovations in engineering education.
  21. ASEE Minorities in Engineering Award: Awarded in 2001by the President and Board of Trustees of the American Society for Engineering Education for lifetime achievements in mastery learning initiatives and tutorial innovations to attract and retain women, minorities and the handicapped into the study and practice of engineering and for lifetime achievements in human rights.
  22. International Business-Higher Education Functional Forum Citation: Cited in 2001 by International Programs of the Institute of Industrial Engineers in recognition of accomplishments in international industrial engineering education.
  23. International Engineering Functional Forum Citation: Cited in 2001 by the Institute of Industrial Engineers for the globalization of industrial engineering education through distance learning for graduate level program development and dissemination of professional practice and engineering management. graduate study.
  24. ASCE-Tau Beta Pi EIT/FEE Outstanding Service Citation: Cited in 2001 by American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and Tau Beta Pi Florida Eta Chapter and by the Dean of FAMU-FSU College of Engineering as joint organizations for teaching and service to Engineers-In-Training to support the Fundamentals in Engineering Examination for professional engineering registration resulting in a 100 percent pass rate for more than 2000 students over a period of 10 years.
  25. Golden Key International Diversity Award: Awarded in 2001 as the Golden Key International Honour Society in recognition of diversity in education and mentoring.
  26. Astronaut Winston Scott Exemplary Determination and Perseverance Award: Awarded in 2000 by Astronaut Scott joint with Gold Key and Omicron Delta Kappa for overcoming humble beginnings and debilitating physical impairments to succeed to the highest professional accomplishments.
  27. Distinguished Research Professor Citation: Cited in 2000 by the Dean of Florida A&M University and The Florida State University College of Engineering for distinguished research in recognition of sustained contributions with national and international significance.
  28. Gold Key Outstanding Professor Award: Awarded in 2000 by Gold Key Honor Society in recognition of outstanding achievements and exemplary leadership as a teacher and campus faculty leader.
  29. Exemplary Uses of Technology for Instruction Citation: Cited in 1999 by Florida State University FAMU-FSU College of Engineering for the design, development and deployment of industrial engineering paperless classes emulating the conceptual 21st century Paperless Factory in a total computer-based operational scenario.
  30. Golden Key Outstanding Professor Honors Award: Awarded in 1999 by Golden Key International Honour Society in recognition of academic excellence fostered through the Mastery Learning Program for minorities, women and the handicapped in the study of engineering.
  31. SUCCEED Campus Representative Citation: Cited in 1999 by the Florida A&M University and The Florida State University for outstanding curriculum, research, innovations and service to FAMU-FSU College of Engineering while serving as Principal Investigator and Campus Representative for the National Science Foundation sponsored Southeastern Universities and Colleges Coalition for Engineering Education (SUCCEED) at the universities for the period 1993-1998.
  32. Florida Economic Development Council Award: Awarded in 1999 by the Florida Economic Development Council for outstanding contributions to industrial development for the period 1992-1998.
  33. Tau Beta Pi Outstanding Teaching Award: Awarded in 1999 by Tau Beta Pi Florida, the highest honors students in engineering, for excellence in teaching at Florida A&M University and The Florida State University College of Engineering.
  34. Teaching Incentive Program Regents TIP Award: Awarded in 1999 by the President of The Florida State University Teacher Incentive Program (TIP) evaluation peer board for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
  35. FSU Advisor of Student Organizations Award: Awarded in 1999 by the President of The Florida State University for leadership, teaching and administration excellence as Chief Faculty Advisor for the Florida Eta Chapter of the Tau Beta Pi Association.
  36. Governor's High Technology Council Citation: Awarded 1999 by The Florida Governor for outstanding contributions to the Governor's High Technology Council for the period 1987-1999.
  37. Advisory Board Award: Presented in 1999 by the University of Alabama Industrial Engineering Department for leadership service to the External Advisory Board during the period1996-1999.
  38. President's Continuing Education Award: Awarded in 1999 by the President of Florida State University for outstanding innovations in lifelong learning, distance learning, professional engineering registration, computer-based advising and counseling, and mastery learning in outreach continuing education
  39. Golden Key Honorus Causa Membership Award: Awarded in 1999 by Golden Key International Honour Society for academic excellence in engineering and the liberal arts.
  40. IIE Excellence Award: Awarded in 1998 by the University of Central Florida and The Florida State University for excellence in industrial engineering.
  41. President's Seminar Award: Awarded in 1998 by the President of The Florida State University for innovations and teaching the President's Seminar entitled "Engineering, Technology and Society."
  42. Distinguished Engineering Fellow Award: Awarded in 1998 by the University of Alabama College of Engineering outstanding alumnus award and citation for distinguished engineering lifetime achievements and service.
  43. Tau Beta Pi Distinguished Leadership Award: Awarded in 1998 by Tau Beta Pi Florida Eta with the naming in perpetuity of an annual recognition to for the best engineering student to receive the "Dr. Robert N. Braswell Tau Beta Pi Outstanding Leadership Award."
  44. IIE Excellence Award for Minority Advancement: Awarded in 1997 by the President of the Institute of Industrial Engineers for the innovative development of academic programs and products for the advancement of women, minorities and people with disabilities in the study of engineering.
  45. IIE Fellow Member Award: Awarded in 1997 by the Institute of Industrial Engineers in recognition of outstanding lifetime contributions in industrial engineering to academia, industry and government.
  46. Industrial Engineering Fellow Award: Awarded in 1997 by the University of Alabama Department of Industrial for distinguished service to industrial engineering as the 1997 Alumnus of The Year.
  47. Professorial Excellence Program PEP Award: Awarded in 1997 by the President of The Florida State University and the Board of Regents PEP Board for sustained excellence as a full professor for the period 1986-1996.
  48. President's Excellence in Advising Award: Awarded in 1997 by the President of The Florida State University for outstanding accomplishments in advising and counseling students using a paperless media.
  49. President's Outstanding Professor Award: Awarded in 1997 by the President of the Florida A&M University in recognition of outstanding teaching, the Mastery Learning Program, and student mentoring.
  50. Tau Beta Pi Outstanding Teaching Award: Awarded in 1997 by Tau Beta Pi Eta Chapter representing the highest honors students in engineering for excellence in teaching at Florida A&M University and The Florida State University.
  51. Mastery Learning Program Honors Award: Awarded in 1997 by the PSY 6945 doctoral research students studying and performing research in the psychology of teaching, for innovations in the philosophy, methods and demonstrations in the design and implementation of the Mastery Learning Program for low academic achievers as illustrated in a thesis manuscript entitled "Dr. Robert Braswell and The Psychology of Teaching."
  52. Board of Regents Outstanding Professor Citation: Cited in 1996 by the Chancellor of the Florida Board of Regents for being named the University's Outstanding Professor by both the University of Florida with the 1971 Florida Blue Key award, and by The Florida State University with the 1995 Ross Oglesby Gold Key award.
  53. President's Award for Excellence in Teaching: Awarded in 1996 by the President of The Florida State University for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
  54. Alpha Pi Mu Founder's Award: Awarded in 1996 be Alpha Pi Mu National Industrial Honor Society as one of two faculty founders of the FAMU-FSU Chapter.
  55. University of Alabama Outstanding External Advisor Citation: Presented in 1996 by the University of Alabama industrial engineering faculty to commemorate the assignment to the External Advisory Council.
  56. Faculty Seminole Award: Awarded in 1996 by the President as the outstanding professor of The Florida State University.
  57. Ross Oglesby Gold Key Outstanding Professor Award: Awarded in 1995 by the President of The Florida State University and the Gold Key Honor Society at the Florida State University-Georgia Tech Homecoming game in recognition of selection as the outstanding University Professor.
  58. Environmentally Conscious Design Citation: Awarded in 1995 by the U.S. Agency for International Development and the government of Egypt for creative design and promising technology in design and construction models and procedures to minimize pollution in as-built facilities.
  59. National Science Foundation Supercomputing Citation: Presented in 1995 by the National Science Foundation for outstanding service as a supercomputer evaluator for NSF sponsored supercomputing centers during the period 1986 to 1995.
  60. U.S. Congressional Citation: Cited in 1995 by the U.S. Congressional Sub-Committee on Space, Science and Technology for service as a supercomputer advisor during the period 1986-1995.
  61. Tau Beta Pi Outstanding Teaching Award: Awarded in 1995 by Tau Beta Pi Florida Eta, the highest honors students in engineering, for excellence in teaching at Florida A&M University and The Florida State University.
  62. Teaching Incentive Program Regents TIP Award: Awarded in 1995 by The Florida State University and the Board of Regents for excellence for sustained undergraduate teaching for the period 1991-1994.
  63. Tau Beta Pi Outstanding Advising Award: Awarded in 1995 by the high honors students in the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering for excellence in student advising.
  64. Honors and Scholars Excellence Award: Awarded in 1994 by the President's Honors and Scholars Program for rating excellence at 100 percent for the honors and scholars course, seminar and experiments in ISC 2937: Engineering, Technology and Society and for authoring a ten volume teaching text series in 1993 and 1998.
  65. Forensic Supercomputer Expert Commission: Qualified and commissioned in 1993 by the U.S. Federal Courts as a forensic expert in the high technology of supercomputing to be an expert witness.
  66. Supercomputer Architecture Award: Awarded in 1993 by Distributed Information Systems, Inc. for outstanding contributions to the architecture of supercomputers.
  67. FSUCC Computing and Networking Leadership Excellence Award: Awarded in 1992 by Florida State University for leadership and commitment to excellence in the management of the center for academic computing, network services and supercomputing operations for the period 1986 to 1992.
  68. Tau Beta Pi FL Eta Founder's Citation: Awarded in 1992 by the Tau Beta Pi Association as one of the four faculty founder of Florida Eta Chapter at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
  69. NSF Supercomputing and Networking Citation: Awarded in 1992 by the National Science Foundation for outstanding services as an advisor and referee for the period 1986-1992.
  70. IBM Supercomputing Consulting Award: Awarded in 1991 by the IBM Corporation for outstanding contributions in international research competition on supercomputing applications.
  71. CSC Supercomputer Operations Design Award: Awarded in 1990 by Computer Science Corporation for excellence in the creation and development of optimized operational guidelines and benchmarking models for supercomputing facilities, staffing and operations.
  72. Outstanding Supercomputing Architecture Citation: Awarded in 1989 by Dynamic Computer Architectures, Inc. for distinction in conceptual design of networked supercomputer workstations.
  73. Supercomputing Directors Outstanding Innovation Award: Awarded in 1988 by the International Supercomputing International Conference for transparent innovations in operations automation, compiler software and in information storage, archiving and retrieval.
  74. Supercomputer Innovation Award: Awarded in 1987 Control Data Corporation for creativity as the co-developer of a Cyber-205 compiler using vectors to reach high benchmarks in the two Gigaflop region.
  75. USAF Distinguished Service Award: Awarded in1986 by the U.S. Air Force for distinguished service as director of mathematical and information sciences research in support of the U.S. Strategic Defense Initiatives.
  76. Scientific Research Computer Science Award: Awarded in 1986 by the U.S. Air Force for research in supercomputing systems.
  77. SES Outstanding Performance Award: Awarded in 1986 by the U.S. Air Force for sustained outstanding performance in science and engineering as a member of the U.S. Senior Executive Corps (SES).
  78. U.S. DOD Systems Acquisition Award: Awarded in 1986 by the Department of Defense in recognition of election to Honorary Contracting Officer for sustained contributions to national defense for the period 1972 to 1986.
  79. USAF Freeman Mathematical Laboratory Management Award: Awarded in 1986 by the Commanding General for management and creativity as Director of the U.S. Air Force Freeman Mathematical Laboratory and the Directorate of Computer Sciences for the period 1982-1986.
  80. U.S. DARPA Technology Citation: Awarded in 1986 by the U.S. Defense Advance Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for outstanding service to technology assessment and forecasting.
  81. SES Outstanding Performance Award: Awarded in 1985 by the U.S. Air Force for sustained outstanding performance in science and engineering as a member of the U.S. Senior Executive (SES) Corps.
  82. Air Armament Computer Science Award: Awarded in 1985 by the U.S. Air Force for outstanding accomplishments in the development of air armament test range scheduling, and the testing and benchmarking of real-time software and computing systems.
  83. IIE Chapter President Leadership Award: Awarded in 1985 by the Institute of Industrial Engineers for outstanding leadership and service as President of the Northwest Florida IIE Chapter for 1994-1995.
  84. SES Outstanding Performance Award: Awarded in 1984 by the U.S. Air Force for sustained outstanding performance in science and engineering as a member of the U.S. Senior Executive Corps.
  85. IIE Chapter President Leadership Award: Awarded in 1984 by the Institute of Industrial Engineers for outstanding leadership and service as President of the Northwest Florida IIE Chapter for 1993-1994.
  86. USAF Computer Science Citation: Awarded in 1984 by the U.S. Air Force for technical management and safety boundaries conditions for the real-time software development for droning the pilot less F-106 Fighter aircraft.
  87. AIAA President's Award: Awarded in 1984 by the President of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) for outstanding achievements as Chairman (President) of the Eglin Chapter during the period 1983-1985.
  88. SES Outstanding Performance Award: Awarded in 1983 by the U.S. Air Force for sustained outstanding performance in science and engineering as a member of the U.S. Senior Executive Corps.
  89. AIAA President's Award: Awarded in 1982 by the President of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) for outstanding technical contributions to the family of laser and electro-optical guided smart weapons.
  90. Armament Development and Acquisition Award: Awarded in 1982 by the U.S. Air Force for sustained accomplishments as the Technical Director of air armament development for the period 1973 to 1985.
  91. SES Outstanding Performance Award: Awarded in 1982 by the U.S. Air Force for sustained outstanding performance in science and engineering as a member of the U.S. Senior Executive Corps.
  92. Air Armament PAB Technical Achievement Award: Awarded in 1982 by the U.S. Air Force for outstanding technical achievements in Performance Program Advisory Board leadership in the resolution of design, performance and Should Cost of the MUTES, Multiple Threat Emitter System for aircraft electronic threat real-time training.
  93. SES Outstanding Performance Award: Awarded in 1981 by the U.S. Air Force for sustained outstanding performance in science and engineering as a member of the U.S. Senior Executive Corps.
  94. Defense Systems Management College Teaching Citation: Presented in 1981 by the U.S. Department of Defense College for outstanding teaching of military and civilian professionals in the principles and skills in systems management and acquisition.
  95. Armament PAB Technical Achievement Award: Awarded in 1980 by the U.S. Air Force for outstanding achievements in Design Program Advisory Board leadership in the design of the AIM-9L Sidewinder missile system.
  96. SES Outstanding Performance Award: Awarded in 1980 by the U.S. Air Force for sustained outstanding performance in science and engineering as a member of the U.S. Senior Executive Corps.
  97. USAF Acquisition Management Award: Awarded in 1980 by the Air Force for significant contributions to the systems program office structure in the development and manufacture of air armament equipment and weapons.
  98. U.S. Senior Executive Service Corps Presidential Charter Citation: Presented in 1980 by the U.S. President to commemorate the Charter Member entry into the U.S. Senior Executive Service SES Corps
  99. U.S. Presidential SES Commission: Commissioned in 1979 by the President of the United of America as a member of the U.S. Senior Executive Corps.
  100. SOLE Chapter President Leadership Award: Awarded in 1979 by the Society of Logistics Engineer for outstanding leadership and service as President of the Eglin SOLE Chapter for 1978-1979.
  101. PL-313 Outstanding Performance Award: Awarded in 1978 by the U.S. Air Force for sustained outstanding performance in science and engineering as a member of the U.S. Department of Defense PL-313 Corps.
  102. Cybernetics and Automata Theory Citation: Cited in 1978 by the University of Florida upon completion of post-doctoral study in cybernetics and automata theory.
  103. Outstanding Should Cost PAB Award: Awarded in 1977 for outstanding achievements in Should Cost Program Advisory Board leadership in the reduction of one billion dollars from the smart weapons acquisition.
  104. ADPA President's Award: Awarded in 1977 by the American Defense Preparedness Association (ADPA) for outstanding service to the United States of America as President and Chairman of the Board for the period 1976-1977.
  105. FEI Outstanding Student Citation: Presented in 1977 upon graduation in international relation, diplomacy and management from the U.S. Federal Executive Institute (FEI) at the University of Virginia.
  106. PL-313 Outstanding Performance Award: Awarded in 1977 by the U.S. Air Force for sustained outstanding performance in science and engineering as a member of the U.S. Department of Defense PL-313 Supergrade Corps.
  107. Economics Academic Citation: Awarded in 1977 by the University of West Florida upon completion of post-doctoral study in economic theory.
  108. AOA President Award: Awarded in 1976 by the American Ordnance Association (AOA) for distinguished service as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors during the period 1975-1976.
  109. IEEE Transactions on Reliability Citation: Presented in 1976 the Editor of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Journals for service as referee and editor for the period 1969 to 1976.
  110. PL-313 Outstanding Performance Award: Awarded in 1976 by the U.S. Air Force for sustained outstanding performance in science and engineering as a member of the U.S. Department of Defense PL-313 Supergrade Corps.
  111. American Bicentennial Institute of Human Resources Citation: Presented in 1976 by the American Bicentennial Research Institute of Human Resources of USA in commemotation of the American bicentennial celebration of our nation's founding by fostering and promoting a spirit that carrieson the ideals of the American dream and all human welfare.
  112. IJSS Editorial Board Award: Presented in 1975 by the Editor of the International Journal of Systems Science (IJSS) for excellence as an Associate Editor and Referee for the period 1967 to 1975.
  113. JUSE Outstanding Research Paper Citation: Awarded in 1975 by the Japanese Union of Scientists and Engineers (JUSE) for outstanding basic research publications.
  114. FEI Outstanding Leadership Citation: Awarded in 1975 upon graduation with honors from the Executive Leadership and Management from the U.S. Federal Executive Institute (FEI) at the University of Virginia.
  115. USAF ACE Citation: Awarded in 1975 by the Commanding General, of the U.S. Air (USAF) Systems Command for distinguished service to the Acquisition Cost Evaluation (ACE) Team during the period 1972 to 1975.
  116. DOD Research Board Citation: Awarded in 1975 for service to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Research Advisory Board on research in the universities.
  117. PL-313 Outstanding Performance Award: Awarded in 1975 by the U.S. Air Force for sustained outstanding performance in science and engineering as a member of the U.S. Department of Defense PL-313 Supergrade Corps.
  118. USAF Air War College Citation: Awarded in 1974 by the Air Force War College for teaching excellence in weapons evolution from dumb bombs to smart weapons.
  119. Who's Who in Engineering Citation: Awarded in 1974 by the National Engineers Joint Council for distinction in the engineering profession with national recognition.
  120. Professional Logistics Engineer Commission: Commissioned as a Professional Logistics Engineer in 1974 by International Board of the Society of Logistics Engineers with authorization for international professional practice under Code P.L.E. No.22 in the discipline of logistics engineering.
  121. USAF Analysis Board Award: Award in1974 by the U.S. Air Force for exemplary service to the Air Force Analysis Board in air combat geometry and engagement simulation.
  122. U.S. Naval Post-Graduate School Diploma Award: Awarded in 1974 upon graduation from the U.S. Navy's Post-Graduate School with a degree in National Defense Management.
  123. USAF PL-313 Outstanding Performance Award: Awarded in 1974 by the U.S. Air Force for sustained outstanding performance in science and engineering as a member of the U.S. Department of Defense PL-313 Supergrade Corps.
  124. USAF Academy Outstanding Advisor Award: A plaque and citation awarded in 1973 by the U.S. Air Force for outtanding academic advising and the teaching of mathematics.
  125. Distinguished Department Chairman Innovation and Leadership Award: Awarded in 1973 by the University of Florida Industrial and Systems Engineering faculty for innovative and outstanding service as chairman during the period 1965-1983.
  126. Who's Who in Technology Citation: Cited in 1973 for distinction in basic research with national and international recognition.
  127. PL-313 Outstanding Performance Award: Awarded in 1973 by the U.S. Air Force for sustained outstanding performance in science and engineering as a member of the U.S. Department of Defense PL-313 Supergrade Corps.
  128. Journal of Systems Engineering Citation: Awarded in 1973 by the Editor of the Journal of Systems Engineering in recognition as a founding Associate Editor and pioneering referee for the period 1967 to 1973.
  129. USAF Exemplary Innovation Award: Awarded in 1972 by the U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff for exemplary and outstanding innovations as the ranking civilian member of the USAF acquisition cost evaluation initiative.
  130. PL-313 Outstanding Performance Award: Awarded in 1972 by the U.S. Air Force for sustained outstanding performance in science and engineering as a member of the U.S. Department of Defense PL-313 Supergrade Corps.
  131. U.S. Presidential Commission: Commissioned in 1972 by the President of the United States in the tenured supergrade corps of U.S. Department of Defense under Public Law 313.
  132. SOLE Education Foundation President's Award: Awarded in 1972 by the founding President and charter member of the Board Trustees of the International Society of Logistics Engineers for outstanding contributions as the charter President of the SOLE Education Foundation for the period 1967 to 1973.
  133. Honorary Citizen of New Orleans Award: Awarded in 1972 by the Louisiana Governor and Mayor of New Orleans in recognition of dignitary status in field of engineering and outstanding service in civic affairs.
  134. President's SACS Innovation Citation: Awarded in 1972 by the University of Florida President for outstanding contributions to the 1970-1980 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Self Study as the University Chairman of the Self Study Board on Financial Resources.
  135. Faculty Senate President Pro Tempore Award: Awarded in 1972 by the President of the University of Florida for outstanding service to the University as Chairman of the Faculty Senate Steering Committee and President Pro Tempore of the Faculty Senate for the period 1970 to 1972.
  136. Barnett Bank Chain Computer Networking Citation: Awarded in 1972 by Barnett Banks, Inc. for pioneering creativity to use time-shared computer networks to emulate a friendly user service for a 26 bank chain.
  137. GCS Software Development Citation: Awarded in 1972 by General Computer Services (GCS), Inc. for time-sharing software for the commercial services environment.
  138. Board of Directors Distinguished Service Award: Awarded in 1972 by the Board of Directors of Roberts Programming Services, Inc. for distinguished service as a member of the Board of Directors.
  139. Epsilon Lambda Chi Outstanding Professor Membership Award: Awarded in 1972 by the Presidents of the University of Florida engineering honor societies and the students of the professional clubs for outstanding leadership membership.
  140. Rotary Club President Award: Awarded in 1971 by the Rotary International District Governor for dedicated service as President of the 200 members Gainesville Rotary Club.
  141. Scientific Research in Air Armament Development Award: Awarded by the U.S. Air Force in 1971 for the theoretical development of a new finite range probability distribution function for drawing inferences on armament test results with small samples, and the Braswell Distribution.
  142. Florida Blue Key Outstanding Professor Award: Awarded in 1971, by Florida Blue Key Honors and Leadership Honor Society and the President of the University of Florida as the outstanding professor of the University, and presented at the University Homecoming football game for excellence in teaching, research and service.
  143. Outstanding Industrial Engineer Award: Awarded in 1971 by the American Institute of Industrial Engineers in recognition of significant industrial engineering accomplishments in missile and space systems design, engineering education, and promoted to University of Florida full professor of at age 31.
  144. Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award: A special award, given in 1971, by the U.S. Air Force for distinguished service in research and technology transfer on defense priorities by university principal investigators.
  145. ASEE Outstanding Research Paper Award: Awarded in 1971 by American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) the best paper published in the literature.
  146. Who's Who in Aerospace Engineering Citation: Awarded in 1971 for engineering distinction in space and missile configuration analysis systems design.
  147. THEMIS Research Distinction Citation: Awarded in 1971 by the U.S. Army for research in logistics and information systems.
  148. SACS Exemplary Service Award: Awarded in 1971 by the President of the University of Florida for exemplary service as Chairman of Financial Resources for successful accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools for the period 1970 to 1980.
  149. AIIE Service Award: Awarded in 1971 by the American Institute of Industrial Engineers for distinguished service as Institute Vice President and member of the Board of Directors and Trustees.
  150. ODK Outstanding Professor Leadership Award: Awarded in 1971 by the Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Leadership Honor Society as the founder of the University of Florida ODK Circle for excellence in fostering policy to enhance student leadership.
  151. UAA Board of Directors Award: Awarded in 1971 the President of The University of Florida for outstanding service to the University Athletic Association, Inc. (UAA).
  152. Florida Professional Engineer Commission: Commissioned in 1970 by the State of Florida with authorization and admission to professional practice under Code P.E. No. 15601 in the disciplines of industrial and systems engineering.
  153. SOLE Fellow Award: Awarded in 1970 by the International Society of Logistics Engineers (SOLE) for worldwide logistics and distribution theory and applications contributions.
  154. Outstanding Educators of America Citation: Awarded in 1970 by Marquis Board of Directors for engineering education innovations and excellence with national recognition.
  155. Theta Tau Distinguished Professor Award: Awarded in 1970 by Theta Tau Honor Society representing top achievements and excellence in teaching, advising and practice. Note: The Theta Tau Honor Society merged with the Tau Beta Pi Association in 1978.
  156. Tau Beta Pi Outstanding Professor Award: Awarded in 1969 by the high honors students in the University of Florida College of Engineering for excellence.
  157. Diploma Engineer Honorus Causa Award: Awarded in 1969 by the Congress Panamericano of Engineering Latin American Consortium of Universities for distinguished achievements in engineering with the award of the Diploma Engineer in mechanical and electrical engineering, with all rights thereto.
  158. SRH Systems Engineering Consulting Excellence Award: Awarded in 1969 by Smith-Reynolds and Hills, Inc. for systems engineering consulting in hierarchy development for A&E construction and build-systems services.
  159. AIIE Chapter Founder's Award: Awarded in 1969 by the American Institute of Industrial Engineers in recognition of the creation of a new profession chapter in Daytona Beach.
  160. Who's Who in America Citation: Cited in 1969 by the Marquis Who's Who for individual distinction and career accomplishments.
  161. AIAA Associate Fellow Award: Awarded in 1969 by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) for technical achievements in space exploration facilities and systems.
  162. Engineers of Distinction Citation: Cited in 1969 by the American Society for Engineering Education for outstanding service to the engineering profession on the national level.
  163. NASA Excellence Citation: Cited in 1969 by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Marshall Space Flight Center Director for outstanding service in the systems approach and the systems engineering process.
  164. Snead College Outstanding Alumnus Award: Awarded in 1968 by the President of Snead College Homecoming for outstanding lifetime achievements.
  165. ORSA Lancaster Prize Committee Award: Awarded in 1968 by the President of the Operations Research Society of America (ORSA) for distinguished service to the Lancaster Prize Committee in 1967-1968.
  166. Florida Squires Outstanding Professor Award: Awarded in 1968 for University of Florida faculty leadership in teaching and advising on a campus wide basis.
  167. Outstanding Young Men Of America Citation: Cited in 1968 by the U.S. Junior Jaycees for outstanding career achievement and community service.
  168. Florida FOYM Award: Awarded in 1968 as "Five Outstanding Young Men of Florida" by the U.S Jaycees for distinguished career and professional accomplishments at age 35 years.
  169. Alpha Pi Mu Industrial Engineering Outstanding Teacher Award: Awarded in 1968 by the University of Florida Industrial and Systems Engineering honor students for continuous outstanding teaching and advising.
  170. Rotary International Higher Education Award: Awarded in 1968 by the Governor of Rotary International for distinguished contributions to Florida higher education and presented at the Rotary Club of Daytona Beach.
  171. Theta Tau Engineering Honor Society Honorus Causa Award: Awarded in 1967 by the honor students in Theta Tau for engineering excellence and leadership.
  172. University City Bank Automation Design Award: Awarded in 1967 by the University City Bank, Inc. for the creation of computerized banking, the bicycle window and the walk-up wind to optimize total bank automation.
  173. Society of Sigma Xi Research Award: Awarded in 1967 by the Society of Sigma Xi for contributions to basic research.
  174. Science and Technology Radio Award: Awarded in 1966 for outstanding community contributions in science and technology as program show co-host.
  175. Squires Honorus Causa Membership Award: Awarded in 1966 by the University of Florida Squires Honorary for outstanding faculty leadership.
  176. Academic Excellence in Operations Research Citation: Awarded in 1966 by the Case Western Reserve University upon completion of post-doctoral studies in advances in operations research.
  177. AIIE President's Chapter Development National Award: Awarded in 1966 by the American Institute Industrial Engineers (AIIE) President for national leadership in chapter development innovations and evaluations.
  178. TOPIC TV Outstanding Performance Award: Awarded in 1966 by NBC Affiliate WESH-TV for outstanding performance as Moderator of the weekly talk show TOPIC.
  179. GENESYS Excellence Award: Awarded in 1966 by the President of the University of Florida for creativity and excellence during the development of the Graduate Engineering Education System (GENESYS) campus in Daytona Beach, Florida.
  180. Committee of 100 Leadership Award: Awarded in 1966 in Daytona Beach by the Florida Committee of 100 for industrialization leadership initiatives.
  181. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Commencement Speaker Honors: Awarded in 1965 by the President and Board of Trustees of the Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in recognition of serving as the first commencement in Daytona Beach.
  182. Boys Club Award: Awarded in 1965 by the President of Stetson University and the Boys Club of America for outstanding contributions and to mission loyalty.
  183. AIIE President's Award: Awarded in 1965 by the American Institute of Industrial Engineers for leadership exemplary service as president of the Panhandle chapter.
  184. Florida Engineering Society Education Award: Awarded in 1965 by the Florida Engineering Society for contributions to higher education to practicing professional engineers.
  185. Faculty Honors Recognition Award: Awarded in 1964 by the University of Florida College of Engineering GENESYS in recognition as the youngest engineering full professor of in the United States at age 31 years.
  186. Who's Who in the South and Southwest Citation: Cited in 1964 by Marquis Who' Who Board of Directors to recognize national recognition and prominence in the field of engineering and civic affairs.
  187. NASA Technical Excellence Award: Awarded in 1964 by the NASA Launch Operations Center Director for contributions as lead designer of the facilities, logistics and support systems for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Manned Lunar Landing Program to become the John F. Kennedy Space Center.
  188. BECO Outstanding Systems Engineering Award: Awarded in 1964 by Brown Engineering Company (BECO) for systems innovations and design creativity in the conceptual design of the Lunar Buggy and the development of launch operations for the NASA Manned Lunar Landing Program (Kennedy Space Center).
  189. Doctoral Dissertation Honors Citation: Cited in 1964 by the Oklahoma State University Graduate School of Applied Science and Agriculture for dissertation honors distinction in recognition of quality, originally, and all grade "A" scoring by the doctoral committee chairman.
  190. Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Degree Award: Awarded in 1964 by the Graduate School of the Institute for Applied Science and Agriculture of the Oklahoma State University satisfying the requirements of advanced study and research in engineering with minor programs in mathematics and operations research and dissertation research in system theory.
  191. Alabama Professional Engineer Commission: Commissioned in 1964 by the State of Alabama with authorization and admission to professional practice under Code P.E. No. 6049 in the disciplines of consulting engineering, electrical engineering, and industrial engineering.
  192. Florida Engineering Society Membership Award: Awarded in 1963 by the Florida Engineering Society for service to the statewide education committee.
  193. American Men of Science Citation: Cited in 1962 by the Marquis Who's Who Board of Directors for science career accomplishments and national recognition.
  194. BECO Outstanding Systems Engineering Award: Awarded in 1961 by Brown Engineering Company (BECO) for technical achievements in unguided and antimissile missile technology and development.
  195. AIIE President Leadership Recognition Citation: Awarded in 1961by the President of American Institute of Industrial Engineers (AIIE) for leadership as President of the Huntsville AIIE Chapter.
  196. U.S. Army Technical Citation: Awarded in 1961 by the U.S. Army for technical achievements in the development and adaptation of graph theory and networks to the scheduling the construction of the salt and fresh water systems to support the Inter- Continental Ballistic Missile test and evaluation site in the Marshall Islands.
  197. NSPE Membership Award: Awarded in 1961 by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) for service innovations and membership leadership.
  198. Louisiana Professional Engineer Commission: Commissioned in 1960 by the State of Louisiana with authorization and admission to professional practice under Code P.E. No. 5648 in the discipline of mechanical engineering.
  199. ASEE Relations with Industry Citation: Cited in 1960 by the President of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) for contributions to the Relations With Industry national initiative for a membership model of integrated academia and professional practice.
  200. Society of Sigma Xi Honors in Research Membership Award: Awarded in 1959 by the Society of Sigma Xi in recognition of research excellence.
  201. Master of Science in Engineering Degree Award: Awarded in 1959 by the Graduate School of the University of Alabama upon completion of advanced study and research in engineering, mathematics and philosophy with thesis experimental research in analog computer design, build, integration and industrial applications.
  202. ODK Leadership Honors Membership Award: Awarded in 1958 by Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) National Leadership Honorary at the University of Alabama in recognition of overall academic honors and leadership in the Student Government Association and the College of Engineering.
  203. Pi Mu Epsilon Mathematics Honors Membership Award: Awarded in 1958 by Pi Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society at the University of Alabama in recognition of superior achievements in the field of mathematics.
  204. Hughes Fellow Citation: Awarded in 1958 by Hughes Aircraft Company, Inc. for the development of ratio delay nomograms for electronic assembly of fire control systems quality engineering.
  205. Chi Alpha Phi Statistics Honors Membership Award: Awarded in 1958 by Chi Alpha Phi National Statistics Honor Society at the University of Alabama in recognition of academic excellence in statistics in the social and physical sciences.
  206. University Fellow Award: Awarded in 1957 by the University of Alabama for overall academic and leadership excellence.
  207. U.S. Steel Graduate Fellow Award: Awarded in 1957 with national competition for one award by the United States Steel Foundation in New York City for doctoral study in engineering and philosophy.
  208. Tau Beta Pi Engineering Membership Award: Awarded in 1957 by Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society, Beta Chapter, at the University of Alabama in recognition of high academic excellence in engineering.
  209. AT&T Innovation Award: Awarded in 1957 by the Southern Bell Telephone Company of the American Telephone and Telegraph Corporation for significant cost reduction initiatives in reproduction services in engineering and plant operations.
  210. Design Citation: Cited in 1957 by Rouse Engineering, Inc. for demonstrated creativity in cross country gas pipeline design and routing.
  211. Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Degree Award: Awarded in 1957 by the University of Alabama College of Engineering upon completion of the courses and laboratories in industrial engineering with supporting academic study in civil, electrical and mechanical engineering.
  212. Alpha Pi Mu Industrial Honors Membership Award: Awarded in 1956 by Alpha Pi Mu National Industrial Engineering Honor Society at the University of Alabama in recognition of academic excellence in industrial engineering.
  213. Basic Engineer Design Degree Award: Awarded in 1956 by Snead College for the completion of academic studies in general engineering with minors in mathematics, physics and mechanical drawing with honors.
  214. SGA President's Medallion and Gavel Award: Awarded in 1955 by President of Snead College for outstanding services as President of the Student Government Association.
  215. A.A. Burke American Rubber Science Achievement Medal: Awarded in 1955 as a medal by President of Snead College in recognition of maintaining an overall all "A" grade average in chemistry, mathematics and physics, and for laboratory excellence in the physical sciences.
  216. Phi Theta Kappa Honors Membership Award: Awarded in 1954 by Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society Snead College in recognition of academic excellence in the liberal arts.
  217. Service Medal Awards: Awarded in 1953 by the Group Commanding General, 5th Air Base Group, 14th Air Division, 15th Air Force, Strategic Air Command, USAF, Travis AFB for combat active duty service with the 530th Combat Aviation Squadron Attachment, B50th Bomb Group, 20th Air Force, Far Eastern Air Forces, USAF, for the combat period November 24, 1950 to June 24, 1951 and for the active duty period May 24, 1950 to September 5, 1953.
  218. Commendation Citation: Awarded in 1952 by the Commander for outstanding accomplishments in the education and training of unclassified airmen to facilitate their successful integration into the mainstream mission.
  219. Commendation Citation: Awarded in 1951 by the Commander for service with the 540th Combat Aviation Squadron Attachment, B50th Bomb Group, 20th Air Force, Far Eastern Air Forces, USA
  220. Commendation Citation: Awarded in 1950 by the Training Commander, USAF, for ranking first in U.S. A.F. basic training in both academics and physical accoplishments.

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