James Wayne Deegan
Professor of Mechanical Engineering (1949
– 1962)
Chair of Mechanical Engineering (1953 – 1962)
Professor and Chair of Industrial Engineering (1962 – 1971)
Iowa native Wayne
Deegan devoted over a half century to studying and teaching.
The first at the UI to earn a master’s degree with an
emphasis on Industrial Engineering, Deegan founded the UI’s
Industrial Engineering undergraduate program. He taught the
popular Summer Management Course, pioneered continuing education
at the University, and served as Chair of Mechanical Engineering
as well as director of placement – all accomplished with
a trademark sparkle in his eye. Deegan launched interdisciplinary
studies in methods research involving nursing, housekeeping,
central sterilization, surgery, and orthopedics. For example,
he collaborated with the College of Nursing to develop research
that tied together industrial engineering, medicine, nursing,
psychology, and statistics.
Inducted June 11, 2005
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