Max Milner

Background

Milner, Max was born on January 24, 1914 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Son of Morris Abram and Rose (Lertzman) Milner. came to the United States, 1939, naturalized, 1944.

Education

University of Saskatchewan, Canada, 3438, Bachelor of Science. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1940-1941, Master of Science, 1942-1945 Doctor of Philosophy. Spoken languages: English, German.

Career

Research chemist, Pillsbury Mills Inc., Minneapolis, 1939-1940; professor grain science and industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, 1947-1959; senior food technologist, United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, New York City, 1959-1971; chief nutrition branch, Agency for International Development, 1966-1967; director secretariat protein calorie advisory group, United Nations, 1971-1975; associate director international nutrition program, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1975-1978; Executive officer, American Institute Nutrition, Bethesda, Maryland., 1978-1984; member, United States Wheat Industry Council, 1980-1983; member expert evaluation panel, Board International Food and Agricultural Development, since 1983. Chairman Gordon Research Conference Food and Nutrition, 1968. General Food Company (Canada) distinguished international lecturer, 1975.

Achievements

• Max Milner has been listed as a noteworthy food and nutrition consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Postharvest biology and biotechnology
  • Nutritional Improvement of Food Legumes by Breeding. Based on Proceedings of a Symposium Sponsored by PAG, held at the Food and Agriculture Organization, Rome, Italy 3-5 July 1972 and PAG statement 22: "Upgrading Human Nutrition through the improvement of
  • Protein Resources and Technology
  • Protein-Enriched Cereal Foods For World Needs

Membership

Board directors, executive committee Meals for Million/Freedom From Hunger Foundation, 1975-1983, consultant in field. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, Institute Food Technologists (International award 1968, lecturer science series 1971-1972, Distinguished Food Service award New York section 1975), American Society Nutritional Sciences. Member American Chemical Society, American Association Cereal Chemists.

Interests

• Biochemistry, food sci & technology, nutrition. High fidelity music, photography, home carpenty.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Banen, August 9, 1942. Children– Ruth Sharon, Marcia Annual.

Father:

Morris Abram Milner

Mother:

Rose (Lertzman) Milner

Spouse:

Elizabeth Banen

child:

Marcia Annual Milner

child:

Ruth Sharon Milner