1989

Mr. Buescher received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Washington University in 1959 and his Master of Science degree in Engineering degree in Engineering in 1961. He has served as a Research Associate and Assistant Professor at Washington University, where he specialized in trace organic identification and removal techniques, and taught courses related to water supply. Mr. Buescher has also worked as an engineer for the consulting firm of Horner & Shifrin, Inc., in St. Louis.

He has been active in state and national water supply organizations, and recently completed his term as National Director from Missouri of the American Water Works Association. He presently serves on then Executive Board of the National Association of Water Companies. His numerous activities have included participation in legislative and regulatory matters affecting water suppliers on both the state and the federal level.

Mr. Buscher is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers, Fellow, American Society of Civil Engineers, and a member of the following professional organizations: the National Society of Professional Engineers, Water Pollution Control Federation, Engineers' Club of St. Louis, and Sigma Xi. He is the recipient of many awards, including the American Water Works Association Fuller Award and the Award of Merit from the Engineers' Club of St. Louis.

Mr. Feldman received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Washington University in 1952, where he was the recipient of the Van Blarcom, Cupples, and Gottschail scholarships. He received his Master of Science degree in Engineering from Johns Hopkins University in 1955.

Before becoming a founder of Thermal Science, Incorporated, Mr. Feldman served an eventful thirteen year tenure at Emerson Electric in St. Louis. Under his management, the Thermal Systems Division developed and introduced subliming heat shield materials which had many uses for aerospace, and enjoyed the historical distinction of providing heat shielding for the first monkey sent into space and brought home safely.

Mr. Feldman is the developer of "thermo-lag," used by NASA, and holds numerous patents in the United States and other countries for thermal protective materials, devices, additives, and high temperature polymers.

Mr. Feldman served in the Armed Forces of the United States and is a Veteran of the Korean War. He is a member of the School of Engineering Advisory Council where he serves on its Eliot Society Membership Committee, and the Engineers' Scholarship Program Committee. Mr. Feldman is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and the National Fire Protection Association. He has appeared in Who's Who in Engineering and Leading Men in the United States of America.

Dr. McKelvey's contributions ot the unprecedented growth for the School of Engineering began with his education at Washington University. He graduated with two degrees, a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (1947) and a Doctorate in Chemical Engineering (1950). He started his career with Du Pont Company after graduation, where he made significant headway in the field of polymer processing. In 1954 he joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins University, until his faculty appointment at Washington University in 1957. He is renowned internationally for his research and contributions to the field of thermodynamics.

Still active in University affairs, Dr. McKelvey has served as the chairman of the RCGA Technical Advisory Committee, and has been a recipient of the Distinguished Educator Award of the Society of Plastics Engineers. The father of two grown children, Dr. McKelvey resides in St. Louis.