Background
MacGregor, James Grierson was born on February 14, 1934 in Vegreville, Alberta, Canada. Son of James Grierson and Marjorie Annette (Woodside) MacG.
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MacGregor, James Grierson was born on February 14, 1934 in Vegreville, Alberta, Canada. Son of James Grierson and Marjorie Annette (Woodside) MacG.
Bachelor of Science, University Alberta, 1956. Doctor of Science (honorary), University Alberta, 1999. Master of Science, University Illinois, 1958.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1960. Doctor of Engineering (honorary), Lakehead University, 1998.
Research associate, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1958-1960; assistant professor, U. Alberta, Edmonton, 1960-1963; associate professor, U. Alberta, Edmonton, 1963-1968; professor сivil engineering, U. Alberta, Edmonton, 1968-1985; university professor, U. Alberta, Edmonton, 1985-1993; university professor emeritus, U. Alberta, Edmonton, since 1993; department chairman сivil engineering, U. Alberta, Edmonton, 1987-1990; president, Adams and MacGregor Cons. Engineers Ltd., 1976-1981; president, MKM Engineering Cons., since 1981.
Fellow Canada Academy Engineering, Royal Society of Canada, American Society of Civil Engineers (State of Art of Civil Engineering award 1968, 74, Raymond C. Reese research prize 1976, 79, Canada-American Civil Engineering Amity award 1979, Norman medal 1983), American Concrete Institute (director 1972-1975, vice president 1990-1992, president, 1992-1993, honorary member 2001, Wason medal, 1972, 99, Raymond C. Reese medal 1972, 87, Delmar L. Bloem distinguished service award 1974, J. Kelly award 1986, A. Lindau award 2001, Structural Research award 2004), Canada Society Civil Engineering (certified appreciation 1978, Bachelor of Arts Sanderson award 1994). Member Association Professional Engineers Geologists and Geophysicists Alberta (director 1972-1975, Centennial award 1986), Reinforced Concrete Research Council (A.J. Boase medal 1985), Canada Standards Association (Merit award 1991, John Jenkins award 1997), Engineering Institute Canada (Julian C. Smith medal 1997).
Married Barbara Ann Dawson, September 1, 1956. Children: Robert J.G. (deceased), Joan P., David J.