1943
Dr. Bass is born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Leland Ellsworth and Isabelle Frances Bass.
1966
Dr. Bass receives a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University.
1968
Dr. Bass receives a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University.
1971
Dr. Bass receives a Doctor of Philosophy in electrical engineering from Purdue University and begins his career as a professor of electrical engineering.
1971
Dr. Bass serves as a consultant for Magnavox in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
1973
Dr. Bass serves as a consultant for Admiral Corporation in Chicago, Illinois.
1978
Dr. Bass serves as a consultant for Kimball International in Jasper, Indiana.
1979
Dr. Bass serves as a consultant for the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine in San Antonio, Texas.
1981
Dr. Bass serves as vice president of the Circuits and System Society of IEEE.
1985
Dr. Bass serves as a rescue officer with the Stockwell Volunteer Fire Department.
1986
Dr. Bass serves as a consultant for METS Inc. in Pompano Beach, Florida.
1987
Dr. Bass serves as a consultant for Tektronix, Inc. in Wilsonville, Oregon.
1988
Dr. Bass becomes a full professor of electrical and computer engineering at George Mason University, and serves as the principal engineer at the Mitre Corporation.
1991
Dr. Bass becomes a professor of computer science and engineering and a department chairman at the University of Notre Dame.
2005
Dr. Bass founds and serves as co-owner of St. John Condos, LLC.
2015
Dr. Bass serves as a theology teacher at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church.