Background
Smith, James Gilbert was born on May 1, 1930 in Benton, Illinois, United States. Son of Jesse and Ruby Frances Smith.
Smith, James Gilbert was born on May 1, 1930 in Benton, Illinois, United States. Son of Jesse and Ruby Frances Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Missouri, Rolla, 1957. Master of Science, University Missouri, Rolla, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, University Missouri, Rolla, 1967.
Instructor, then assistant professor, U. Missouri, Rolla, 1958-1966;member of faculty, Southern Illinois U., Carbondale, 1966-1993;professor electrical engineering, Southern Illinois U., Carbondale, 1972-1993;department chairman electrical science and systems engineering, Southern Illinois U., Carbondale, 1971-1980;professor emeritus, Southern Illinois U., Carbondale, since 1993.
Served with Army of the United States, 1951-1953, Korea. Member Rotary (Paul Harris fellow 1988).
Married Barbara Ann Smothers, July 29, 1955. 1 child, Julie.