Kenneth Harrison Keller (born October 19, 1934)[1] is professor emeritus and former president of the University of Minnesota (1985–1988). He was the first Jewish president of the university. He was elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering in 2002.
Keller was born and grew up in New York City. In 1956, he earned a B.A., liberal arts, from Columbia University. One year later in 1957, he earned a B.S. chemical engineering from Columbia University. He then continued his education at Johns Hopkins University with a M.S.E. in chemical engineering in 1963 and Ph.D. in chemical engineering in 1964.[2] He completed his Ph.D. thesis in 1964 with the title, The Steady State Transport of Oxygen Through Hemoglobin Solutions.[3]
Professor and deanedit
Keller joined the department of chemical engineering at the University of Minnesota in 1964. He became chair of the biomedical engineering program (1971–1973). He served as associated dean (1973–1974) and acting dean (1974–1975) of the graduate school. In 1978, he became the head of the department of chemical engineering and materials science. From 1980 until 1984, he served as vice president for academic affairs.
President of the University of Minnesotaedit
Keller served as the 12th president of the University of Minnesota from 1985 to 1988. As leader of the University, Keller organized a set of objectives as part a framework called the "Commitment to Focus". He also initiated a campaign to raise $300 million in external funds. After the completion of the three-year campaign, the University had raised more than $365 million from more than 63,000 donations in 1987–1988 alone. In early 1988, Keller came under fire for spending millions of dollars for renovations to the president's residence, Eastcliff, and his presidential office, much of it without proper authorization from the board of regents. Most of the money came from a secret reserve fund whose existence was unknown to regents and legislators. Students, legislators and regents called for Keller's resignation.[4] After conferring with Governor Rudy Perpich, Keller stepped down as president on March 13, 1988.
Focus on public policyedit
Keller has served as Senior Adjunct Professor of Science and Technology Policy at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies' (SAIS). He served as Director of SAIS Europe (previously known as the SAIS Bologna Center) in Bologna, Italy from 2006 until 2014.[5] He held the position of Charles M. Denny Jr., Professor of Science, Technology and Public Policy at the university's Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, where he founded the Center for Science, Technology & Public Policy.[6] His distinguished career at the university spanned nearly 35 years, culminating with his role as the university's 12th president from 1985 to 1988. He also served as vice president for academic affairs from 1980 to 1985 and before that held other leadership positions.
Keller has been a member of the Whiting School of Engineering's national advisory council and the department of chemical engineering's board of visitors. Keller is also president emeritus of the University of Minnesota.
Honors and legacyedit
In 2002, Keller was elected to the National Academy of Engineering, primary section (Bioengineering), secondary section (Chemical). His election citation states:
For leadership in applying quantitative engineering analysis to vascular transport and artificial organ design and in public policy ...
— Election Citation, National Academy of Engineering[7]
In 1996, Keller received Johns Hopkins University's Distinguished Alumnus Award. On July 1, 2010, the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building at the University of Minnesota was renamed Kenneth H. Keller Hall, honoring him for his dedication to science and technology as the 12th president of the University.[8]
Selected worksedit
"The American Research University: Time for Some Course Corrections", in University in Transition (1998). Page 49. Detlef et al, Gutersloh: Bertlesmann Foundation Publishers Editors, Muller-Boling, Detlef et al, Gutersloh: Bertlesmann Foundation Publishers.[9]
"The Effects of Information Technology on the Role and Authority of Government," (1997) Washington, D.C., National Research Council Report.[10]
"Exporting U.S. High Tech: Facts and Fiction About the Globalization of Industrial R&D", (1997), (with B. Callan and S. Costigan), New York: Council on Foreign Relations.[11]
Referencesedit
^Date information sourced from Library of Congress Authorities data, via corresponding WorldCat Identities linked authority file (LAF).
^"Ken Keller, CEMS Professor Emeritus". Retrieved 20 May 2015.
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Kenneth Harrison Keller born October 19 1934 1 is professor emeritus and former president of the University of Minnesota 1985 1988 He was the first Jewish president of the university He was elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering in 2002 Kenneth H KellerBorn1934 age 89 90 New YorkNationalityAmericanAlma materJohns Hopkins University Columbia UniversityKnown forPublic policy Fluid mechanics Transport phenomenaAwardsTwin Citian of the Year 1987 National Academy of Engineering 2002 Scientific careerFieldsChemical engineering Public policyInstitutionsUniversity of Minnesota Columbia University Princeton UniversityDoctoral advisorSheldon Friedlander Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Professor and dean 3 President of the University of Minnesota 4 Focus on public policy 5 Honors and legacy 6 Selected works 7 ReferencesEarly life and education editKeller was born and grew up in New York City In 1956 he earned a B A liberal arts from Columbia University One year later in 1957 he earned a B S chemical engineering from Columbia University He then continued his education at Johns Hopkins University with a M S E in chemical engineering in 1963 and Ph D in chemical engineering in 1964 2 He completed his Ph D thesis in 1964 with the title The Steady State Transport of Oxygen Through Hemoglobin Solutions 3 Professor and dean editKeller joined the department of chemical engineering at the University of Minnesota in 1964 He became chair of the biomedical engineering program 1971 1973 He served as associated dean 1973 1974 and acting dean 1974 1975 of the graduate school In 1978 he became the head of the department of chemical engineering and materials science From 1980 until 1984 he served as vice president for academic affairs President of the University of Minnesota editKeller served as the 12th president of the University of Minnesota from 1985 to 1988 As leader of the University Keller organized a set of objectives as part a framework called the Commitment to Focus He also initiated a campaign to raise 300 million in external funds After the completion of the three year campaign the University had raised more than 365 million from more than 63 000 donations in 1987 1988 alone In early 1988 Keller came under fire for spending millions of dollars for renovations to the president s residence Eastcliff and his presidential office much of it without proper authorization from the board of regents Most of the money came from a secret reserve fund whose existence was unknown to regents and legislators Students legislators and regents called for Keller s resignation 4 After conferring with Governor Rudy Perpich Keller stepped down as president on March 13 1988 Focus on public policy editKeller has served as Senior Adjunct Professor of Science and Technology Policy at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies SAIS He served as Director of SAIS Europe previously known as the SAIS Bologna Center in Bologna Italy from 2006 until 2014 5 He held the position of Charles M Denny Jr Professor of Science Technology and Public Policy at the university s Hubert H Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs where he founded the Center for Science Technology amp Public Policy 6 His distinguished career at the university spanned nearly 35 years culminating with his role as the university s 12th president from 1985 to 1988 He also served as vice president for academic affairs from 1980 to 1985 and before that held other leadership positions Keller has been a member of the Whiting School of Engineering s national advisory council and the department of chemical engineering s board of visitors Keller is also president emeritus of the University of Minnesota Honors and legacy editIn 2002 Keller was elected to the National Academy of Engineering primary section Bioengineering secondary section Chemical His election citation states For leadership in applying quantitative engineering analysis to vascular transport and artificial organ design and in public policy Election Citation National Academy of Engineering 7 In 1996 Keller received Johns Hopkins University s Distinguished Alumnus Award On July 1 2010 the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building at the University of Minnesota was renamed Kenneth H Keller Hall honoring him for his dedication to science and technology as the 12th president of the University 8 Selected works edit The American Research University Time for Some Course Corrections in University in Transition 1998 Page 49 Detlef et al Gutersloh Bertlesmann Foundation Publishers Editors Muller Boling Detlef et al Gutersloh Bertlesmann Foundation Publishers 9 The Effects of Information Technology on the Role and Authority of Government 1997 Washington D C National Research Council Report 10 Exporting U S High Tech Facts and Fiction About the Globalization of Industrial R amp D 1997 with B Callan and S Costigan New York Council on Foreign Relations 11 References edit Date information sourced 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