Dates

• Existence: 1888-1980

Biographical Note

Grant K. Palsgrove was born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, October 1, 1888. He was educated in Atlantic City, New Jersey and entered in the first mechanical engineering class at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1907. After graduation in 1911, he stayed on as an assistant in the department and became an instructor two years later. By 1920 he had risen through the ranks and was appointed as Professor of Hydraulic Engineering. He also had a consulting practice in hydraulic and mechanical engineering. Upon his retirement in 1955, Palsgrove was noted as a “fine teacher and a finer man.” Students often commented that his teaching and influence greatly benefited their careers. He was known simply as “The Prof.” He was a member of Pi Kappa Phi and for many years served as advisor for the Rensselaer chapter. He also served as faculty advisor to Pi Tau Sigma, the mechanical engineering honor society and Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society. Professor Palsgrove and his wife Elsie traveled extensively, but remained active in Troy and Rensselaer affairs. Grant K. Palsgrove died June 23, 1980 at the age of 91.

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