Background
Russell, George Albert was born on July 12, 1921 in Bertrand, Missouri, United States. Son of George Albert and Martha (Cramer) Russell.
Russell, George Albert was born on July 12, 1921 in Bertrand, Missouri, United States. Son of George Albert and Martha (Cramer) Russell.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1947. Master of Science, University Illinois, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, University Illinois, 1955.
Association professor, Southern Illinois U., 1960-1962;
faculty, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1962-1972;
professor physics, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1963-1972;
associate director Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1963-1968;
associate head physics Department, University Illinois, Urbana, 1968-1970;
associate dean Graduate College, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1970-1972;
vice chancellor research, dean Graduate College, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1972-1977;
chancellor, U. Missouri-Kansas City, 1977-1991;
president, U Missouri system administration, Columbia, Missouri, 1991-1996. Consultant Office Naval Research, 1961-1976. Director Microthermal Applications Inc.
Director Kansas City Power and Light Company. Member of advisory board directors Boatman's First National Bank Kansas City. Member academic advisory panel Committee on Exchanges.
Vice chairman Illini Union Board, 1970. President Levis Faculty Center, 1972. Chairman board trustees AUA, 1977.
Member Missouri Science and Technology Corporation. Trustee Midwest Research Institute. Board directors Edgar Snow Memorial Fund, Inc.
Served with United States Navy, World World War World War II. Member American Association Physics Teachers, American Physical Society Clubs: Champaign Country (president 1972), Mission Hills Country, Rockhill Tennis.
Married Ruth Ann Ashby, November 11, 1944. Children: George Albert, Frank Ashby, Ruth Ann, Cramer Anderson.