Features: August 12, 2002

Joseph Smith Dies

Joseph Smith '45, who retired from Rensselaer in 1991 as assistant dean and associate professor of electrical, computer, and systems engineering, died Aug. 5. He was 77.

Smith had a 40-year career at Rensselaer and was instrumental in the development of the pre-engineering program. He received many honors during career, including the Sun and Balance Award of the Newman Foundation, the Darrin Counseling Award, the Alumni Excellence Award, and election to Phalanx. Smith was a Navy veteran of World War II.

Smith received a bachelor's degree in 1945 and a master's (1954), both in electrical engineering from Rensselaer.