Robert Swayne

Benjamin Franklin, born January, 1706, passed April, 1790, Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Moving to Philadelphia at age 17, Franklin became a printer, politician, postmaster, author, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As an inventor, he is known for the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove, among many other inventions. He founded civic organizations such as the Library Company, American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia's first fire department, and the University of Pennsylvania.

Biography:

Robert (Bob) Swayne. Bob retired in 2017 after an electrical engineering and consulting career in a variety of industries including steel, aerospace, commercial, industrial, and transportation. Project types included low and medium voltage power distribution systems, substations, power studies, emergency/standby generator systems, life safety systems, lighting systems, power monitoring and SCADA systems.

          A graduate of Drexel University with BS and MS in Electrical Power Engineering, Bob is a licensed professional engineer in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and California.

          Bob has served positions on IEEE local and national societies including the Philadelphia Power & Energy - Industry Applications Joint Chapter, National Electrical Code panels, and IEEE standards committees.

          He was 2013 Delaware Valley IEEE Electrical Engineer of the Year and now a Senior Life IEEE member.

          Bob’s interest in Benjamin Franklin was sparked by his volunteer work at The Franklin Institute. Through readings, internet resources, and Yale University’s The Papers of Benjamin Franklin, Bob has combined all with his electrical experience and Franklin’s spice of life for an entertaining and thought provoking presentation