Engstrom graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Northeastern University in 1925, and received a master's from the University of Maine in 1922,[6] where he also worked as a mathematics instructor.[7] He was announced as an Instructor of mathematics at Yale in 1927,[8] received his PhD from Yale in 1929, and was promoted to associate professor in 1941.[2]
Engstrom served as vice president and director of marketing of scientific systems for Sperry Rand's Remington Rand Univac division from 1952–1956, and co-created the Univac.[9]
Engstrom served at the National Security Agency for two years, beginning in October, 1956.[9] Upon his departure, Secretary of DefenseNeil H. McElroy cited him for "exceptional meritorious civilian service" in directing the agency's research program.[2]
Death
Engstrom died at the age of 59 after suffering a months-long illness.[2]
Notes
^"H. T. Engstrom, Scientist, Was 59: One of the Developers of Univac Computer Dies". New York Times. 10 March 1962. p. 21.