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Robert L. Wagner

Distinguished Engineer

Robert L. Wagner, B.S., 1949, and M.S., 1952, Electrical Engineering, Rutgers University; Bell Laboratories, 1954-1962, 1972—. Mr. Wagner was initially concerned with the development of techniques for underwater detection of submarines. In 1962 he joined Bellcomm, Inc. and in 1967 became Executive Director of Bellcomm’s Systems Engineering Center; simultaneously he served as NASA’s Director of Systems Engineering for Apollo. His work included systems studies and analysis, systems engineering, planning, and technical support for NASA on the Apollo Project to land men on the moon and return them to earth. In 1972 Mr. Wagner rejoined Bell Laboratories as Executive Director on Special Assignment in the Network Planning and Customer Services.

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