Background
Smith, George Leonard was born on September 6, 1935 in State College, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George Leonard and Frieda Regina (Droege) Smith.
Industrial engineering educator
Smith, George Leonard was born on September 6, 1935 in State College, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George Leonard and Frieda Regina (Droege) Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 1957. Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, Lehigh University, 1958. Master of Science in Psychology, Lehigh University, 1967.
Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering, Oklahoma State University, 1969.
Assistant professor, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1968-1972;
associate professor, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1972-1977;
professor industrial engineering, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1977-1995;
professor emeritus, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1995;
department chairman industrial and systems engineering, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1982-1994;
associate dean for academic affairs, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1991-1993. Vice president Breakthrough Performance, Inc., 1995-1997, Lexport, Inc., since 1991. Arbitrator Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, since 1970.
Visiting Distinguished Professor New University of Lisbon, Portugal, since 1990.
Public member Ohio Power Siting Commission, 1970-1975. Fellow Institute Industrial Engineers (Human Factors Society, division director 1979-1981, vice president education research 1988-1991, Special citation ergonomics division), Society for Engineering and Management Systems (president 1996-1997), World Academy of Productivity Science, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Member American Society Engineering Education.
Married Patricia Gallagher, December 29, 1962. Children: Stephanie Ann, Seana Maureen.