Oliver McGee
| Oliver McGee | |
|---|---|
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| Alma mater |
The Ohio State University University of Arizona The University of Chicago The Wharton School |
| Employer | Howard University |
| Political party | Republican |
| Website | http://olivermcgee.org |
Oliver McGee is an American analyst,[1][2] strategist,[3] professor of engineering, and author in the United States. He has written about his switch from being a Democrat to a Republican[4] and about being a Republican in the "age of Obama" in his book Jumping the Aisle.[5] [6] He has provided public advocacy on capital, technology, and U.S. competitiveness strategies for several political campaigns including Hillary for President 2008, McCain-Palin 2008, and Romney-Ryan 2012 campaigns.
Education
McGee graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 1981. He was a drum major for The Ohio State University Marching Band.[7] At the University of Arizona he received a Master of Science in civil engineering in 1983 and a Doctorate in engineering mechanics (with a minor in aerospace engineering) in 1988. [8][9] In 2004, he received a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Chicago’s Graduate School of Business.
Career
McGee taught at Ohio State University, Georgia Tech, and was a visiting professor at MIT.[9] He is professor of mechanical engineering and former Vice President for Research and Compliance at Howard University,[8] serving as the chief research officer. He was Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs for the United Negro College Fund (2006). McGee was a Professor and former Chair (2001-2005) of the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering & Geodetic Science at The Ohio State University.[10]
McGee is the former United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Technology Policy (1999-2001) at the U.S. Department of Transportation and former Senior Policy Advisor (1997-1999) in The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.[11][12]
Honors
- American Council on Education fellow (2012-13)[13][14]
- Certificate of Professional Development at The Wharton School (2001)[15]
- Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching State of Georgia Professor of the Year (1995)
- National Science Foundation Presidential Young Investigator Award (1991)
References
- ↑ Fox News "Why are African-American voters in lockstep with Democrats?" 16 Sep 2012
- ↑ "Was national security at risk as result of Petraeus affair? Richard Socarides and Oliver Mcgee weigh in – Early Start with John Berman & Zoraida Sambolin - CNN.com Blogs". Earlystart.blogs.cnn.com. 2012-11-12. Retrieved 2013-05-22.
- ↑ Partnership Possibilities for America
- ↑ "Oliver McGee: Big Win in the Cards for Republicans". Newsmax. October 31, 2012. Urgent: Should Obamacare Be Repealed? Vote Here Now!
- ↑ "Jumping The Aisle - How I Became a Black Republican in the Age of Obama, new book release by Dr. Oliver McGee of Partnership Possibilities for America".
- ↑ "OliverMcGee.org". OliverMcGee.org.
- ↑ "Ohio State University Drum Major: Oliver McGee". Ohiostatedrummajor.com. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
- 1 2 Howard University Press Release, "Howard University Announces New Vice President for Research and Compliance" 7 May 2007
- 1 2 US Black Engineer & IT 1996
- ↑ Ohio State University, Oliver McGee, "Do Something Great" feature
- ↑ The History Makers, Oliver Mcgee Interview, 11 September 2012
- ↑ Sept-Oct 2005 Science Spectrum
- ↑ American Council on Education Fellows 2012, 28 March 2012
- ↑ Class of 2012-2013 ACE Fellows
- ↑ "CPD Circle - Wharton Executive Education". Executiveeducation.wharton.upenn.edu. 2010-07-08. Retrieved 2013-05-22.