Background
Young, James Earl was born on December 20, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of James Alexander and Ellen (Chedister) Young.
educational administrator Ceramics educator
Young, James Earl was born on December 20, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of James Alexander and Ellen (Chedister) Young.
Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, State University New York College Ceramics Alfred University, 1962.
Ceramic engineer, Republic Steel Company, Chicago, 1948-1952; ceramic engineer, Armour Research Foundation, Chicago, 1952-1955; research supervisor, Structural Clay Research Foundation, Geneva, Illinois, 1955-1957; research fellow, State University New York College Ceramics at Alfred U., 1957-1961; assistant professor, State University New York College Ceramics at Alfred U., 1961-1963; associate professor, State University New York College Ceramics at Alfred U., 1963-1967; professor, department chairman, State University New York College Ceramics at Alfred U., 1967-1970; dean, College Arts and Sciences, Rutgers University, Camden, New Jersey, 1970-1973; provost, Rutgers University, Newark, 1973-1982; executive director, Commision on State Colls. of New Jersey, 1982-1984; professor, Rutgers University, 1984-1993.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member American Ceramic Society.
Children: Hugh Parker, Katherine Sue.