Background
Bierlein, James Allison was born on October 1, 1921 in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Son of Louis and Elfleda Lorraine (Harper) Bierlein.
Bierlein, James Allison was born on October 1, 1921 in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Son of Louis and Elfleda Lorraine (Harper) Bierlein.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Purdue University, 1942. Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Ohio State University, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering, Ohio State University, 1951.
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1950.
Engineer rocket development United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, 1946-1954. Director research Office Naval Research, London, 1966-1967. Director chemical research United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, 1955-1976.
Consultant in field, since 1976. Postdoctoral fellow, visiting scientist Cambridge (England) University, 1962.
Captain United States Air Force, 1942-1946, 51-53. Fellow New York Academy of Sciences. Member American Chemical Society.
Married Bonnie Dean Rider, April 17, 1950. Children: Deborah, Constance, Douglas.