Background
Biard, James Robert was born on May 20, 1931 in Paris, Texas, United States. Son of James Christopher and Mary Ruth (Bills) Biard.
consultant electrical engineer
Biard, James Robert was born on May 20, 1931 in Paris, Texas, United States. Son of James Christopher and Mary Ruth (Bills) Biard.
AS, Paris Junior College, 1951. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1954. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1956.
Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1957.
Senior engineer Texas Instruments, Inc., Dallas, 1957-1969. Vice president Research and Development Spectronics, Inc., Richardson, Texas, 1969-1978. Chief scientist Honeywell Optoelectronics, 1978-1988, Honeywell Micro Switch, Richardson, 1988-1998.
Retired, 1998
Professor electrical engineering department Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, College Station, since 1980. Presenter at national and international symposia, since 1957. Consultant in field.
Entertainer for various service clubs, radio, television, business and churches, since 1957, board directors City Square. Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Member American PHys.
Society, National Academy Engineering, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, Phi Kappa Phi, National Academy Engineering.
Married Amelia Ruth Clark, May 23, 1952. Children: James Clark, Jan Elaine. 1 adopted child, Becky Dell.