Background
Jones, Edwin Channing was born on June 27, 1934 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of Edwin Channing and Helen M. Jones.
Electrical engineering educator
Jones, Edwin Channing was born on June 27, 1934 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of Edwin Channing and Helen M. Jones.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, West Virginia University, 1955; Diploma, U. London, 1956; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1962.
Engineer, General Electric, Syracuse, New York and Bloomington, Illinois, 1955, 62; engineer, Westinghouse Electric Company, Baltimore, 1959; assistant professor electrical engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1962-1966; assistant professor, Iowa State University, Ames, 1966-1967; associate professor, Iowa State University, Ames, 1967-1972; professor, Iowa State University, Ames, since 1972; university professor, Iowa State University, Ames, since 1995; associate chair department, Iowa State University, Ames, 1997. Member Accreditation Board Engineering Technology, New York City, 1984-1987.
Served as Lieutenant United States Army, 1956-1958. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (president education society 1975-1976, member educational activities bd.1975-1976, 78-81, 84-87, accreditation activity award), American Society Engineering Education. Member Society History of Technology, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Beta Delta.
Married Ruth Carol Miller, August 14, 1960. Children: Charles, Cathleen, Helene.