Background
Higley, Leon George was born on March 7, 1958 in Sacramento. Son of Donald George and Barbara Alice Higley.
Higley, Leon George was born on March 7, 1958 in Sacramento. Son of Donald George and Barbara Alice Higley.
Bachelor, Cornell Univercity, 1980; Master of Science, Iowa State University, 1984; Doctor of Philosophy, Iowa State University, 1988.
Temporary assistant professor entomology, Iowa State University, Ames, 1988-1989; associate professor, U. Nebraska, Lincoln, since 1989.
Member Entomological Society American (Master of Science Research award 1984, Doctor of Philosophy Research award 1988, Comstock Graduate Student award 1988, U. Nebraska Sigma Xi Outstanding Young Scientist award 1992, Institute Agricultural and Natural Resources U. Nebraska Junior Faculty Recognition for Excellence in Research award 1992), Crop Science Society American, American Society Agronomy, Kansas Entomological Society (president 1991-1992).
Married Phyllis Ann Maraulja, August 15, 1981. Children: Addison Reese, Cameron Skye.