When: Tuesday, June 20, 11:30 a.m.

Where: Dedication: 4th Floor Entry, The Robotics Institute
Presentation: NSH 3305 Newell-Simon Hall

Jeffrey L. Sellon, P.E., Division Manager
Western Engineering & Research Corporation

Tesla Dedication

Abstract:
Nikola Tesla was possibly the greatest discoverer the world has known since Leonardo da Vinci. Even so, Tesla is one of the least recognized scientific discoverers in history.

• It was Tesla, not Edison, who discovered the alternating current we use today.
• It was Tesla, not Marconi, who discovered radio.
• It was Tesla who discovered fluorescent lighting.
• It was Tesla who discovered the basics of robotry, computers, and missile science that are the foundation for today’s technology.

Jeffrey L. Sellon has 28 years experience in engineering design, start-up and forensics. He has investigated a number of multi-million dollar losses, including construction claims arising from the construction of the Denver International Airport, which was one of the largest projects in the world at the time. Mr. Sellon provides expert testimony and consults with attorneys on a regular basis. His focus is to help clients avoid court by providing easy to understand explanations.

Mr. Sellon has designed generation, power distribution, lighting and receptacle, grounding, lightning protection, fire alarm, computer control, motor control, motor and instrumentation systems. His work experience includes heavy industry, chemical, data processing, commercial building, telecommunications, utility and government agency projects as well as metal, nonmetal and coal mining. Prior to his position at WERC, Mr. Sellon also served as President, Electrical Failure Analysis, Inc., 1998-2003; Principal, Behrent Engineering Company, 1989-2001; Principal, AC Engineering Company, 1986-89; Plant Electrical Engineer, Honeywell, Inc., 1984-86; Senior Electrical Engineer, R.W. Beck & Associates, 1982-84; and Senior Electrical Engineer, Dravo Engineers and Contractors, 1980-82. He is also author of numerous publications and member of multiple professional engineering associations.

11:30 am: Unveiling of Tesla Bronze Statue
Robotics Institute Lobby, Newell-Simon 4th Floor Entry (NSH 4000)
12:00 pm: Special Presentation on Tesla and Reception
Newell-Simon 3305

Special thanks to John W. Wagner for making this possible!

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