Background
Minor, Joseph Edward was born on June 2, 1938 in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. Son of William Smoot Junior and Irene (Schiller) Minor.
Minor, Joseph Edward was born on June 2, 1938 in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. Son of William Smoot Junior and Irene (Schiller) Minor.
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1959; M of Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1960; Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Tech U., 1974.
Senior research engineer, Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, 1962-1969; P. Whitfield Horn professor, Texas Tech U., Lubbock, 1969-1988; Thomas Reese professor, department chairman сivil engineering, U. Missouri, Rolla, 1988-1993; research professor, U. Missouri, Rolla, since 1993. President Insulating Glass Certified Council, New York, 1986-1989.
Served with United States Army Reserve. Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers (president Texas section 1984-1985). Member National Society Professional Engineers, American Meteorological Society.
Married Treva Ann Edmiston, September 3, 1960. Children: Joseph Edward Junior, Sharon Diane.