Salvatore Rocco Vincent Pansino is an American professor of electrical engineering at Youngstown State University (YSU) in Youngstown, Ohio. He is also known for his 1992 candidacy as the Republican nominee for Ohio’s 17th congressional district, where he was defeated by incumbent Congressman Jim Traficant.
Early life and education
Pansino was born in 1934 (sources vary between 1934–1935). He earned a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in 1957. He continued his studies with a Master of Science in physics from Franklin & Marshall College in 1961, followed by a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Carnegie Mellon in 1968. He also obtained an LL.B. in law through La Salle Extension.
Professional career
After completing his graduate work, Pansino worked for Babcock & Wilcox, contributing to the design of nuclear‑industry components, and later for Bailey Controls on various engineering projects. Transitioning to academia, he joined Youngstown State University, where he has taught courses in electromagnetic theory (including Maxwell’s equations), energy conversion, signals and systems, and laboratory work related to these subjects. Among his technical contributions is a concentric water‑flow design intended to filter radioactive particles from water.
Political activity
In the 1992 election cycle, Pansino ran as the Republican candidate for Ohio’s 17th congressional district against incumbent Jim Traficant. He was not successful in securing the seat.
Recognition
On April 27 2017, Pansino was honored by YSU during its Third Annual STEM Honors Convocation for completing 35 years of service to the university.
References: Wikipedia entry on Salvatore Pansino; Youngstown State University publications.