Drier, Roy Ward 1897-1974.

Roy W. Drier was born June 6, 1897 in Calumet, Michigan. He attended the local schools, graduating from Calumet High School in 1915. He then enrolled in the Michigan College of Mines (now Michigan Technological University) in Houghton, Michigan, graduating with a bachelor's degree, an engineer of mines degree, a metallurgical engineering degree and a master of science degree. In 1934 Roy Drier earned the first Ph. D. from the college. An expert in the x-ray field, Dr. Drier established the x-ray program in the metallurgical engineering curriculum at the Michigan College of Mining and Technology. He was instrumental in establishing the "Honors Convocation" as well as the M.C.M.T. Foundation. In 1953 he was awarded the Faculty Research citation, the first awarded by the college. Drier's career spanned 42 years at Michigan Technological University. He was well known for his research, especially as a pioneer in x-ray research and related metallurgical fields. He was noted for his archaeological research on prehistoric mining in the Copper Country and on Isle Royale. Dr. Drier retired as Professor of Theoretical and Applied X-rays, Emeritus.

In addition to his service at the university, Drier also had an impressive military career, serving in both world wars, first with the army and then volunteering for the navy in World War II. He eventually earned the rank of commander and his work with the Naval Task Committee for the Bureau of Ordinance earned him a citation for increasing production of vitally needed parts. Drier was a member of the American Society of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers, American Society for Metals, American Crystallographic Society, Society for Non-destructive Testing and the Houghton County Historical Museum. Roy Drier passed away at the Calumet Public Hospital after a short illness in 1974.

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