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Oscar Barton Jr. professor and dean of the Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. School of Engineering at historically Black Morgan State University in Baltimore, has received the Edwin F. Church Medal from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. The medal is given to individuals in recognition of their eminent service in the field of mechanical engineering education. This is the first time an African American has been honored. He was a native of Washington D.C. Mr. Barton is the last of the generations born at Freedman’s Hospital, and now today it is called Howard University Hospital. Dr. Oscar Barton Jr. Endowed Scholarship at Morgan State University. The scholarship will be awarded to underrepresented male students pursuing engineering degrees at the university. He was admired and sought after as an advisor, teacher, and counselor throughout the student body. Barton earned a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering at Tuskegee University in 1984.

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Oscar Barton Jr life, and his experiences with exploration of his education life. Barton mentored numerous Midshipmen through independent research projects and directed two Trident Scholars, the Naval Academy’s flagship research program. He has published over 60 journal and conference articles. In 2010, he became chair of mechanical engineering, revived and accredited the general engineering program, and created the academy’s first nuclear engineering program. He was a member of the Missouri S&T and fellow of the American society for mechanical engineers which he involved in academic and program assessment.

Dr. Oscar Barton Jr. said that when he was in middle school, he would pick up a physics book, Foundations of Physics, and review the text to slowly familiarize himself with its content and overcome his fear.