Background
Young, James Herbert was born on March 19, 1941 in LaFayette, Kentucky, United States. Son of James Monroe and Mary Holmes (Allen) Young.
educator agricultural engineer
Young, James Herbert was born on March 19, 1941 in LaFayette, Kentucky, United States. Son of James Monroe and Mary Holmes (Allen) Young.
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering, University Kentucky, 1962; Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering, University Kentucky, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, Oklahoma State University, 1966.
Assistant professor, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1966-1970; associate professor, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1970-1976; professor, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, since 1976.
Fellow American Society Agricultural Engineers (publications director 1988-1990, electric power and processing director 1982-1984), American Peanut Research and Education Society. Member American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers, American Society Engineering Education, Alpha Epsilon (Outstanding Alumnus 1986).
Married Adrienne Lou Scott, July 20, 1963. Children: Leigh Ann Young Sanders, James Scott Young.