Biography of Wai Tsen Wang
Wai Tsen Wang graduated with a Bachelors of Science (BSc) on 16 November 1912. He was born in Soochow (Suzhou), Jiangsu Province, to Tong Ung, an author and journalist.
Wang first matriculated in 1908-09, aged 22, joining the Faculty of Science. During his fours years he signed up for classes and advanced classes in Mathematics, Natural Philosophy (Physics), Physical Laboratory, Engineering (laboratory and drawing), Mining and Electrical Engineering. He was awarded prizes for Engineering Laboratory (4th place in the 1908-09 class) and a second class certificate for Geology (1910-11).
Sources
Archival Materials
- R3/1/1 Roll of Graduates vol.2
- R4/5/4 Graduate Schedule
- R8/ Matriculation Albums 1908-1912
- SEN10/51;53 University Calendars
Summary
Wai Tsen Wang
Born 17 July 1886, Suzhou, China.
GU Degree: BSc, 1912; Science and Engineering, 4;
University Link: Alumnus, Graduate
Occupation categories: engineers, civil; engineers, mining
English snippet: Engineering graduate of the University of Glasgow in 1912Record last updated: 26th Aug 2013
Country Associations
China
Place of Birth
University Connections
University Roles
- Alumnus
- Graduate [View Wai Tsen Wang's record in the list of graduates]