in 1978 and worked in the aerospace industry (mostly in flight simulation) full-time up until returning to academia in 1992. He received his M.S. in AE in 1994 and became full-time faculty at Parks in 1995. Lawrence still retains part-time status in industry. Lawrence has varied hobbies including flying (private pilot), church choir directing, pipe organ restoration and playing, various types of dancing and Contra Dance calling.
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