Svitlana Winnikow (14 August 1919 - 28 October 1981, born Swetlana Redtko-Redtschenko)[1] was an engineer in Austria, Australia, and Canada before arriving in America in 1960. She was the first woman professor of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics at Michigan Technological University and the area director providing leadership for undergraduate and graduate programs for the energy thermo-fluids research group.[2]
Svitlana Winnikow | |
|---|---|
| Born | Swetlana Redtko-Redtschenko August 14, 1919 |
| Died | October 28, 1981 (aged 62) Marshfield, Wisconsin |
| Education | University of Zagreb (BS)
Graz University of Technology (MS) University of Illinois (PhD) |
| Occupation(s) | Professor, engineer |
| Spouse | Mistislaw Winnikow |
Education
editWinnikow graduated from universities in the former Yugoslavia and Austria before becoming the first woman to earn a PhD in Engineering at the University of Illinois where she was a member of the local Scientific Research Honor Society, Sigma Xi.[3]
Career
editHer engineering experience included working for a consulting bureau in Austria and Department of Public Works in Australia. Winnikow's professional memberships included: Association of Professional Engineers of Alberta, Canada, Engineering Institute of Canada, American Association of University Professors, University of Illinois Alumni Association, and American Society of Mechanical Engineers.[2]
She became a professor at Michigan Technological University in 1967 teaching fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. Shortly after her death in 1981, Michigan Technological University adopted a Special Tribute for her service and honored her request to apply $150,000 of her personal assets toward funding an endowed fellowship to graduate students studying thermo-fluid mechanics.[2]
Research interests
editWinnikow's early research involved diesel engine design before arriving at Michigan Technological University to lead research efforts on experimental and analytical fluid mechanics.[2]
References
edit- ^ "With courage and intelligence: 100 years of women at the 'Tech'". www.tugraz.at. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ a b c d "Emeriti and Distinguished Faculty of Mechanical Engineering: Dr. Svitlana Winnikow". www.me.mtu.edu. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ^ "Found 1 Results | ArchivesSpace Public Interface". michigantech.libraryhost.com. Retrieved 2022-03-29.