About
Mathematician and engineer who was the first graduate of the University of Iowa's College of Engineering.
Before Fame
He started out at Des Moines College, where he attempted to join the school's all-white football team. Unfortunately, he wasn't admitted.
Trivia
He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Engineering from Howard University in 1946.
Family Life
He was brought up in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Associated With
He and football player Nile Kinnick were both graduates of the University of Iowa.
