Max Eugene Austin

Background

Austin, Max Eugene was born on July 17, 1933 in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, United States.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Landscape Design, U. Rhode Island, 1955; Master of Science in Pomology/Botany, U. Rhode Island, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy in Olericulture/Mech. Harvesting, Michigan State University, 1964.

Career

Junior research assistant, U. Rhode Island, Kingston, 1957-1960; associate researcher, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1960-1964; district horticultural extension agent, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1964-1965; assistant professor horticulture, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1965-1970; associate professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1970-1972; associate professor, U. Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station, Tifton, 1972-1979; professor, U. Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station, Tifton, 1979-1993; professor emeritus, U. Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station, since 1993; head department horticulture, U. Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station, Tifton, 1972-1985. Acting head department horticulture Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1970-1971;1st Kagoshima (Japan) U. exchange professor of University Georgia, 1981. Blue Max consultant.

Achievements

• Max Eugene Austin has been listed as a noteworthy Horticulture educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

First lieutenant infantry United States Army, 1955-1957, Korea. Fellow American Society Horticultural Science (president southern region 1985-1986, vice president international affairs division 1991-1992). Member Georgia Horticultural Society (board directors 1991-1992), International Society Horticultural Science, International Society Tropical Root Crops, Southern Association Agricultural Scientists, North America Blueberry Council (research committee 1989-1995), Alpha Zeta, Gamma Sigma Delta, Phi Sigma, Sigma Xi, Phi Beta Delta.

Connections

Son of Russell Lyle (deceased) and Hilda Havena (Hilkes) (deceased) A. Married Eleanor Mae Fessenden, August 29, 1953. Children: Susan, Becky, Max Junior, Robin.

Father:

Russell Lyle Austin

Spouse:

Eleanor Mae Fessenden

child:

Robin Austin

child:

Becky Austin

child:

Max Junior Austin

child:

Susan Austin