Background
Converse, James Clarence was born on April 2, 1942 in Brainerd, Minnesota, United States. Son of James L. and Doris E. (Beck) Converse.
agricultural engineering educator
Converse, James Clarence was born on April 2, 1942 in Brainerd, Minnesota, United States. Son of James L. and Doris E. (Beck) Converse.
Associate of Arts, Brainerd Junior College, 1962. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering, North Dakota State University, 1964. Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering, North Dakota State University, 1966.
Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Engineering, University Illinois, 1970.
Assistant professor agricultural engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1970-1975; associate professor, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1975-1980; professor, University of Wisconsin, Madison, since 1980; department chairman, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1988-1996.
Fellow American Society Agricultural Engineering (Gunlogson countryside engineering award 1984).
Married Marjorie A. Swanson, August 6, 1965. Children— James, Julie, Mark, Katherine.