Background
Hamby, Dame Scott was born on July 8, 1920 in Macon, Georgia, United States.
Hamby, Dame Scott was born on July 8, 1920 in Macon, Georgia, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering, Auburn University, 1946. Doctor of Textiles (honorary), Philadelphia College Textiles, Science, 1984.
From assistant professor to dean North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1948-1988, retired, since 1988. Member advisory committee Army Material Command, Naval Research advisory committee. Director Tuscarara Yarns, Inc., Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, since 1980.
Consultant in field.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Testing Materials (award of merit, board directors, chairman), American Society Quality Control (chairman textile division), Textile Institute (vice president).
Married Estelle Johnson. Children: Michael S., Barbara Hamby Foell.