George Wesley Poling

Background

Poling, George Wesley was born on June 3, 1935 in Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada. Son of Elton Richard and Mina Gertrude (Garries) Poling.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, University Alberta, Edmonton, 1957; Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, University Alberta, Edmonton, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy in Metallurgical Engineering, University Alberta, Edmonton, 1963.

Career

Senior metallurgical engineer, Texaco Inc., Beacon, New York, 1963-1968; associate professor department mining and mineral process engineering, U. B.C., Vancouver, 1968-1971; professor, U. B.C., Vancouver, since 1971; head Department, University B.C., Vancouver, 1978-1986. Coordinator applied research Mining Association of B.C., 1989-1991.

Achievements

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

Membership

Fellow Institute Mining and Metallurgy, Canada Institute Mining. Member American Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Engineers, Canada Mineral Processors, Association professors Engineering of B.C.

Connections

Married Verna Fairbanks, October 15, 1958. Children— Gina Wynne, Karen Leslie, Susan Maria, Allison Lee, Marc Wade.

Father:

Elton Richard Poling

Mother:

Mina Gertrude (Garries) Poling

Spouse:

Verna Fairbanks