Background
Low, George Michael was born on June 10, 1926 in Vienna, Austria. Son of Arthur and Gertrude (Burger) Low.
Low, George Michael was born on June 10, 1926 in Vienna, Austria. Son of Arthur and Gertrude (Burger) Low.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, Rennelaer Polytechnic Institute, 1948. Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, Rennelaer Polytechnic Institute, 1950. Eng.D. (honorary), Rennelaer Polytechnic Institute, 1969.
Doctor of Science, University Florida, 1969. Eng.D. (honorary), Lehigh University, 1979.
With, National Aeronautics and Space Administration and predecessor, 1949-1976; department associate administrator manned space flight, National Aeronautics and Space Administration and predecessor, 1963-1964; department director Manned Spacecraft Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration and predecessor, Houston, 1964-1967; manager Apollo Spacecraft program, National Aeronautics and Space Administration and predecessor, 1967-1969; deputy administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration and predecessor, Washington, 1969-1976; president, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, 1976-1984. Board directors General Electric.
Trustee Committee Economic Development, Hartford Graduate Center, Commission Indiana Colleges and Universities. Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (honorary fellow. Louis W. Hill Space TRansp. award 1969).
Member National Academy Engineering (Founders award 1978, council).
Married Mary R. McNamara, September 3, 1949. Children: Mark S., Diane E., G. David, John M., Nancy A.