Background
Graff, John Erwin La was born on July 24, 1940 in Schenectady, New York, United States. Son of George Andrew and Ruby (Ralston) La Graff.
Graff, John Erwin La was born on July 24, 1940 in Schenectady, New York, United States. Son of George Andrew and Ruby (Ralston) La Graff.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical and Astro., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy in Engnring. Science, Oxford University, 1970.
Staff scientist Arco Corporation, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 1962-1966. From assistant professor to professor Syracuse (New York ) University, since 1970.
Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate, deputy director education 1984-1994, vice president education 2003-2006, National Faculty Advisor award 1990). Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society Engineering Education, Accreditation Board Engineering and Technology (economic advisory council member 1996-2001, board director since 2008), United Oxford and Cambridge University Club, Sigma Gamma Tau (national president 1991-1994).
Married Susan McAllister, July 6, 1962. Children: John Robert, Thomas Andrew.