Background
Economy, James was born on March 28, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Peter George and Bessie (Lalousie) Economy.
Economy, James was born on March 28, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Peter George and Bessie (Lalousie) Economy.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Wayne State University, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy, University Maryland., 1954.
Research associate, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1954-1956; general research leader, Allied Chemical Company, Tonawanda, New York, 1956-1960; manager research, Carborundum Company, Niagara Falls, New York, 1960-1975; manager polymer science and technical, International Business Machines Corporation, San Jose, California, 1975-1989; head department materials science and engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana, since 1989; Turner Alfrey visiting professor, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1991-1992. Consultant Army Research Organisation, 1976-1980, United States Air Force Reserve, 1979-1983, Department Energy, 1979-1984, National Materials Advisory Board, 1984-1990, Defense Research Council Board, 1988-1995. Consultant advisory panel National Science Foundation, since 1994.
Fellow American Institute Chemistry (Chemical Pioneer award 1987). Member National Academy Engineering, American Chemical Society (chairman elect West New York section 1975, chairman polymer division 1985, Schoelkopf medal 1972, Phillips medal 1985), International Union Pure and Applied Chemistry (president macromolecular division since 1994, president university materials council 1993-1994).
Married Stacy Zapantis, November 25, 1961. Children– Elizabeth, Peter, Katherine, Melissa.