Ralph G. Nevins

Ralph G. Nevins was appointed dean of the College of Engineering at Kansas State University in 1967. He had earned a doctorate in mechanical engineering in 1953 from the University of Illinois and had come to K-State in 1957 as professor and head of the department of mechanical engineering. He received international recognition for his work in environmental engineering, and in 1962, assumed the directorship of the endowed K-State Institute for Environmental Research. In his specialty, he was engaged as a consultant to industry and agencies of the federal government.

Nevins was the author of numerous publications and served in many public and professional offices with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers; American Society for Engineering Education; Engineers’ Council for Professional Development; American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers; National Society of Professional Engineers and others. He was a recipient of the University of Illinois College of Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award for his contributions and leadership in applying administrative and engineering skills in mechanical engineering, education and research.