1947
Dr. Lee is born in Buffalo, New York to Robert Arthur and Elizabeth Ann Lee.
1969
Dr. Lee receives a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Clarkson College of Technology (now Clarkson University) in Potsdam, New York.
1969
Dr. Lee becomes a product design engineer at Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan.
1970
Dr. Lee becomes a teaching assistant at Clarkson College of Technology.
1971
Dr. Lee becomes a research assistant at the University of Michigan.
1973
Dr. Lee receives a Master of Science in engineering science from the Clarkson College of Technology.
1973
Dr. Lee becomes a teaching assistant at the University of Michigan.
1975
Dr. Lee becomes an instructor at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.
1977
Dr. Lee receives a Doctor of Philosophy in applied mechanics from the University of Michigan.
1977
Dr. Lee becomes a research associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee.
1982
Dr. Lee becomes a member of the research staff at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
1989
Dr. Lee becomes a group leader at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
1997
Dr. Lee becomes a program manager at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
1999
Dr. Lee becomes a program leader at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
2000
Dr. Lee becomes joins the senior research staff at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
2005
Dr. Lee receives a Certificate of Appreciation from the Defense Logistics Agency of the Department of Defense.
2008
Dr. Lee retires from Oak Ridge National Laboratory.