PULLMAN, Wash. – Carl W. Hall, retired from mechanical engineering, died April 18, 2014. He worked at WSU 1970-87. He was dean of the WSU College of Engineering and Architecture 1970-83.
He was deputy assistant director of engineering at the National Science Foundation 1982-90, where he played a major role in developing the engineering research centers. He worked with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, OMB, Congress and other groups to strengthen U.S. engineering research and education.
Hall received the Distinguished Service Award from NSF and, in 1986, was recognized by the National Society of Professional Engineers as Engineer of the Year.
He was founding editor of Drying Technology: An International Journal, now in its 30th year of publication. His areas of research included energy, drying, food engineering, properties of materials and biomass.
As a staff sergeant in the 99th Infantry Division in WWII, Hall participated in three major campaigns including the Battle of the Bulge, for which he was awarded the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge.
Hall is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mildred; daughter Claudia Genuardi; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.