Background
Farison, James Blair was born on May 26, 1938 in McClure, Ohio, United States. Son of Blair Albert and Marie Lucille (Ballard) Farison.
Farison, James Blair was born on May 26, 1938 in McClure, Ohio, United States. Son of Blair Albert and Marie Lucille (Ballard) Farison.
Bachelor of Science summa cum laude in Electrical Engineering, University Toledo, 1960. Master of Science, Stanford University, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1964.
Assistant professor electrical engineering University Toledo, 1964-1967, associate professor, 1967-1974, professor, 1974-1995, assistant dean engineering, 1969-1971, dean engineering, 1971-1980, professor electrical engineering and computer science, 1995-1998, professor bioengineering, 1996-1998, professor dean emeritus. Professor, chairman department engineering Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 1998—2005, professor, chairman department electrical and computer engineering, 2005—2007, professor, 2007—2008, professor emeritus, since 2008, coordinator Bachelor of Science engineering degree program, since 2008. Adjunct professor Medical College Ohio, 1987-1998.
Fellow Ohio Academy of Sciences (Centennial honoree 1991), American Society Engineering Education (vice chair, program chair, 2002-2005, chair 2005-2007, past chair 2007-2009, multidisciplinary engineering division, accreditation activities committee 2005-2010, Outstanding Campus Republican 2003, fellow, 2006). Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (senior member, Toledo Electrical Engineer of Year 1972, 74, 76), National Society of Professional Engineers, Ohio Society Professional Engineers (Young Engineer of Year 1973, Citation 1983, Outstanding Engineering Educator 1984), Toledo Society Professional Engineers (Young Engineer of Year 1973), Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (program evaluator 1996-2001, 05, engineering accreditation commission 2006-2008, alternate 2008-2010), Blue Key, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Pi Mu Epsilon, Phi Kappa Phi, Eta Kappa Nu (Outstanding Young Electrical Engineer 1971).
Married Gail Donahue, March 30, 1961. Children: Jeffrey James, Mark Donahue.