Background
Shames, George Herbert was born on May 16, 1926 in Pittsburgh. Son of Harry and Hilda (Julius) Shames.
Shames, George Herbert was born on May 16, 1926 in Pittsburgh. Son of Harry and Hilda (Julius) Shames.
Bachelor of Science, University Pittsburgh, 1948. Master of Science, University Pittsburgh, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, University Pittsburgh, 1952.
Instructor psychology University Pittsburgh, 1950-1952, from assistant professor to professor, 1962-1990, professor emeritus, since 1991. Visiting professor Medical Center University Miami (Florida), since 1966, University New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, since 1976. Consultant VA hospitals, Pittsburgh area, 1967-1990, Vocaltech, Inc., St. Claire, Pennsylvania, 1985-1990, others.
Consultant workshops, United States, Mexico, Canada. Appeared on various programs including Today Show, ABC Health Show, Columbia Broadcasting System Evening Magazine, others. Featured in Newsweek Magazine, Parade Magazine, others.
Fellow American Speech, Language, Hearing Association. Member Pennsylvania Speech and Hearing Association, American Psychological Association, Sigma Xi.
Married Joan Carol Kramer, June 15, 1966. Children: Hilary, Matthew.