Background
Bergantz, Joseph Arthur was born on June 8, 1914 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Son of George Stanley and Maud Montressor (Manley) Bergantz.
Bergantz, Joseph Arthur was born on June 8, 1914 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Son of George Stanley and Maud Montressor (Manley) Bergantz.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University Tennessee, 1934. Master of Sciences, University Illinois, 1937. Doctor of Science (Arthur Doctorate. Little fellow), Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1941.
Engineering aide Tennessee Valley Authority, Wilson Dam, Alabama, 1934-1936. Instructor to assistant professor Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1939-1942. Project engineer, research manager Federal Maritime Commission Corporation, Buffalo, 1946-1960.
Independent consultant, Buffalo, 1960-1961.
Professor, department chairman chemical engineering State University New York, Buffalo, 1961-1968, associate provost, 1969-1971, acting provost engineering and applied science, 1970-1971, professor, 1972-1976. Vice president Creative Education Foundation.
Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Fellow American Institute Chemical Engineers (chairman awards committee 1973-1976, Professional Progress award Western New York section 1962). Member American Society Engineering Education (chairman chemical engineering division 1965), American Chemical Society, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Chi Sigma, Sigma Chirurgical
Clubs: Buffalo, Pundit.
Married Joan Osborn, April. Children: Barbara (Mistress John Prize ring (The) Moslow), William, George, James.