George Harry Kyanka

Background

Kyanka, George Harry was born on July 17, 1941 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of George and Helen M. (Roscoe) Kyanka.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Syracuse University, 1962; Master of Science, Syracuse University, 1966; Doctor of Philosophy, Syracuse University, 1975.

Career

Engineer/researcher, Caterpillar Tractor Company, Peoria, Illinois, 1962-1964; assistant professor, Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, 1966-1967; assistant professor, College Environmental Science and Forestry, State University of New York, Syracuse, 1967-1973; associate professor, College Environmental Science and Forestry, State University of New York, Syracuse, 1973-1980; professor, College Environmental Science and Forestry, State University of New York, Syracuse, since 1980; department chairman wood production engineering, College Environmental Science and Forestry, State University of New York, Syracuse, 1980-1985, 94-. Product liability consultant, since 1970. Design consultant Wilson Sporting Goods, Chicago, since 1980, Brunswick Sporting Goods, Muskegon, Michigan, since 1982.

Achievements

• George Harry Kyanka has been listed as a noteworthy Engineering educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Leader Boy Scouts American, Syracuse, 1975-1980. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers (committee chair since 1989), Forest Products Society (division chair 1970), Society Wood Science and Technology.

Interests

• Avocations: antique auto restoration, wood sculpture.

Connections

Married Deborah H. Markham. Children: Eric C., Michelle A.

Father:

George Kyanka

Mother:

Helen M. (Roscoe) Kyanka

Spouse:

Deborah H. Markham

child:

Eric C. Kyanka

child:

Michelle A. Kyanka