James William Yackel

Background

Yackel, James William was born on March 6, 1936 in Sanborn, Minnesota, United States. Son of Ewald W. and Marie E. (Heydlauff) Yackel.

Education

Bachelor, University of Minnesota, 1958; Master of Arts, University of Minnesota, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1964.

Career

Research instructor department mathematics, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 1964-1966; assistant professor department statistics, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1966-1969; from associate professor to professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1969-1976; associate dean science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1976-1987; vice chancellor academic affairs, Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, Indiana, 1987-1990; chancellor, Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, Indiana, since 1990. Research mathematician Institute Defense Analysis, Washington, 1969.

Achievements

• James William Yackel has been listed as a noteworthy Mathematician, academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member American Mathematics Society, Mathematics Association American, Institute Mathematics Statistics.

Connections

Married Erna Beth Seecamp, August 20, 1960. Children: Jonathan, Juliet, Carolyn.

Father:

Ewald W. Yackel

Mother:

Marie E. (Heydlauff) Yackel

Spouse:

Erna Beth Seecamp

child:

Juliet Yackel

child:

Jonathan Yackel

child:

Carolyn Yackel