Donald J. Nigg

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Biography —
Retired Director of Engineering for Allied Bendix
Donald J. Nigg was honored for his promotion of research and design. He directed the engineering division of Allied Bendix, which produced non-nuclear components for weapons systems. He encouraged his employees to forge new paths into technology and more than 200 patent disclosures were filed under his direction. He was a member of the KU School of Engineering Advisory Board and the Board of Trustees for the KU Center for Research Inc.
Education —
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, 1943
Awards & Honors —
1986 DESA Recipient