Background
Staley, James Thomas was born on October 15, 1934 in Pittsburgh. Son of Thomas John and Elsie Helen (Sartory) Staley.
Staley, James Thomas was born on October 15, 1934 in Pittsburgh. Son of Thomas John and Elsie Helen (Sartory) Staley.
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, University Pittsburgh, 1962. Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, University Pittsburgh, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy in Matls.
Engineering, Drexel University, 1989.
Research engineer Alcoa, New Kensington, Pennsylvania, 1963-1966, senior engineer, 1966-1970, group leader Alcoa Center, 1970-1974, section head, 1974-1978, chief extrusion metallurgist Lafayette, Indiana, 1978-1980, technical manager Alcoa Center, 1980-1988, senior technical consultant, 1988-1991, corporation consultant, since 1991.
Fellow American Society for Microbiology International (Edgar C. Bain award, 1995). Member the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society /Minerals, Metals and Materials Society, Research Society of America, Sigma Xi (president Alcoa chapter 1987-1988).
Married Nora Caroline Marion, February 16, 1957. Children: Judith, Leila, James, Robert, Linda.