Background
Kriz, George James was born on September 20, 1936 in Brainard, Nebraska, United States. Son of George Jacob and Rose Agnes Kriz.
educator agricultural research administrator
Kriz, George James was born on September 20, 1936 in Brainard, Nebraska, United States. Son of George Jacob and Rose Agnes Kriz.
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering, Iowa State University, 1960; Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering, Iowa State University, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Davis, 1965.
Lecturer, University of California, Davis, 1965; assistant professor agricultural engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1965-1968; associate professor, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1968-1972; professor, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, since 1972; associate department head, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1969-1973; assistant research director, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1973-1981; associate research director, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, since 1981.
Fellow American Society Agricultural Engineering (board directors 1983-1985, foundation trustee 1986-1994, 96-97, president 1995-1996, presidential citation 1988, 91). Member Council Agricultural Sciences and Technology.
Married Patricia Elizabeth Kelly (divorced February 1989). Children: Rosalie Sue, Richard Patrick, Thomas George. Married Rhoda Mae Whitacre, June 23, 1989.