Background
McGeady, Leon Joseph was born on July 5, 1921 in Freemansburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Gerald and Elda (Smock) McGeady.
McGeady, Leon Joseph was born on July 5, 1921 in Freemansburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Gerald and Elda (Smock) McGeady.
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, Lehigh University, 1943; Master of Science, Lehigh University, 1946; Doctor of Philosophy, Lehigh University, 1950.
Research associate, Lehigh University, 1943-1949;
faculty, Lafayette College, 1949-1987;
professor metallurgical engineering, department chairman, Lafayette College, 1957-1987;
director engineering, Lafayette College, 1975-1987;
professor emeritus, Lafayette College, 1987. Researchers Welding Research Council, since 1955. Independent metallurgical consultant, since 1953.
Engineering consultant since 1987.
Member American Society Metals (chairman Lehigh Valley 1957), American Welding Society, American Society Engineering Education, American Institute Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers.
Married Anne Peters, September 5, 1949.