Dennis D. Berkey
Dennis D. Berkey is a mathematician and college administrator who had served as the 15th president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute from 2004 until May, 2013. At WPI he oversaw the development of a biotechnology center known as Gateway Park in Worcester, Massachusetts. He also oversaw an expansion in enrollment, a new residence hall (East Hall), a new admissions building (The Bartlett Center), and a new sports and recreation facility.
Dennis D. Berkey | |
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| 15th President of Worcester Polytechnic Institute | |
| In office July 1, 2004 – May 31, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Alton Parrish |
| Succeeded by | Laurie Leshin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1947 (age 76–77) |
| Spouse | Catherine Berkey |
| Residence | Worcester, MA |
| Alma mater | Muskingum College Miami University University of Cincinnati |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics |
| Institutions | Boston University Worcester Polytechnic Institute |
| Thesis | Diagonally-Dominant Linear-Systems (differential And Difference Systems) (1974) |
| Doctoral advisor | Alan C. Lazar |
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