Ira Osborn Baker

Biography

Ira Osborn Baker devoted his life to the practical sciences, guiding generations of engineers through the study of civil infrastructure while shaping the built environment of Urbana and beyond. His calm leadership, meticulous attention to detail, and generosity of spirit earned him the admiration of colleagues and students alike.

In retirement and through his writings, he continued to champion the virtues of public service and technical excellence, leaving a legacy of integrity that endures in the university halls and engineering works that benefitted from his counsel.