Background
Jacobson, Ira David was born on May 28, 1942 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Abraham and Bertha (Badin) Jacobson.
educator researcher Aerospace engineer
Jacobson, Ira David was born on May 28, 1942 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Abraham and Bertha (Badin) Jacobson.
Bachelor of Science in aeronautics & Astronautics, New York University, 1963. Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, University Virginia, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy in Aeronautical Engineering, University Virginia, 1970.
Aerospace engineer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Wallops Island, Virginia, 1963-1967;
from assistant to associate professor, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, 1967-1993;
professor, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, since 1974;
director Center for Computer-Aided Engineering, University Virginia, Charlottesville, 1983-1991;
director Center for Innovative Technology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, 1985-1991;
director information technical and committee, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, 1991-1993;
vice president for academics, Embry-Riddle Aero. U., Daytona Beach, Florida, 1993-1997;
executive vice president, Embry-Riddle Aero. U., Daytona Beach, Florida, since 1997.
Consultant various companies and government agys., since 1970.
Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate, vice president-elect education 1997, Outstanding Aerospace Educator award 1981). Member American Society Engineering Educators (Outstanding Aerospace Educator award 1981), National Computer Graphics Association, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Gamma Nu.
Married Judy Angert; children: Donna, Alan.