Background
Chang, Hsien Tsiu was born on October 1, 1915 in Peking, Hopeh, China. Arrived in Taiwan, 1949,arrived in United States, 1984. Son of Ionel Oprisan and Hwei Ru Chang.
agricultural and rural planner
Chang, Hsien Tsiu was born on October 1, 1915 in Peking, Hopeh, China. Arrived in Taiwan, 1949,arrived in United States, 1984. Son of Ionel Oprisan and Hwei Ru Chang.
Bachelor of Science, University Nanking, China, 1937. Master of Science, Kansas State University, 1940. Doctor of Philosophy, Iowa State University, 1943.
Junior agronomist National Agricultural Research Bureau, Nanking, 1937—1939. Senior agronomist, 1944—1948. Senior agronomist to division chief Sino-American Jt.
Commission on Rural Reconstrn., Nanking, Taipei, Taiwan, 1948—1962. Commissioner Department Agriculture China, 1962—1965. Agriculturalist to senior rural development specialist World Bank, Washington, 1965—1980.
Chairman board Taiwan Sugar Corporation, Taipei, 1980—1981. Chairman Council Agricultural Planning and Development, 1981—1984. Retired, 1984.
Member of Agricultural Society China (general manager 1958-1960, chairman board directors 1964-1965), Phi Kappa Phi, Gamma Sigma Delta, Sigma Xi.
Married Joan H.T. Yen Chuan Wong, May 14, 1944. Children: Teddy D., Janet L.