Background
Starling, James Lyne was born on August 16, 1930 in Ridgeway, Virginia, United States. Son of Leonard Anderson and Florine (Anderson) Starling.
Starling, James Lyne was born on August 16, 1930 in Ridgeway, Virginia, United States. Son of Leonard Anderson and Florine (Anderson) Starling.
Bachelor of Science, Virginia Polytech. Institute & State University, Blacksburg, 1951. Master of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1955.
Doctor of Philosophy, Pennsylvania State University, 1958.
Instructor agronomy, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1957-1958; assistant professor agronomy, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1958-1963; associate professor agronomy, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1963-1969; professor, head department agronomy, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1969-1985; associate dean for administration, College Agriculture, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1985-1993; senior associate dean, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1993-1995; interm dean, Pennsylvania State University, since 1996.
Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1951-1953, Korea. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member American Society Agronomy (president Northeast branch 1980-1981), Crop Science Society of America, American Forage and Grassland Council, Pennsylvania Grassland Council (president 1968), Pennsylvania Plant Food and Protectant Education Society (president 1974-1975), Phi Kappa Phi, Gamma Sigma Delta, Phi Epsilon Phi, Phi Sigma.
Clubs: Kiwanis (State College, president 1982-1983).
Married Martha Elizabeth Lewis, March 17, 1968. 1 child, Elizabeth Anne.