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Roger L. McCarthy is an American engineer.

McCarthy graduated from the University of Michigan with undergraduate degrees in philosophy and mechanical engineering, then earned a master's, professional degree, and doctorate in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. [1] McCarthy worked for the consulting firm Exponent from 1978 to 2009. [2] [3]

McCarthy was elected a member of the United States National Academy of Engineering in 2004, [4] and provided funding for the Roger L. McCarthy Professorship of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan. [5]

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References

  1. "2nd Korybalski Lecture Features Roger McCarthy". University of Michigan. 17 April 2009. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  2. "Roger McCarthy Exponent, Inc., Emeritus". United States National Academy of Engineering. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  3. "Roger L. McCarthy, NAE". University of California, Los Angeles. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  4. "Dr. Roger L. McCarthy". United States National Academy of Engineering. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  5. "Noboru Kikuchi Appointed Roger L. McCarthy Professor of Mechanical Engineering". University of Michigan. 6 December 2007. Retrieved 18 October 2023.