Background
Smith, Michael Wayne was born on February 4, 1951 in Elk City, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Archie Clay and Lois Charlene Smith.
Smith, Michael Wayne was born on February 4, 1951 in Elk City, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Archie Clay and Lois Charlene Smith.
Bachelor of Science, Okla State University, 1973; Master of Science, Okla State University, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy, Mich State University, 1977.
Assistant professor horticulture, Okla State University, 1977-1982; associate professor, Okla State University, 1982-1988; professor, Okla State University, since 1988. Chairman working groups Temperate Zone Nut Crops, Alexandria, Virginia, 1984-1985.
Member Am Society Horticultural Science (section chairman 1987-1988, associate editor 1989-1992), Southern RegionAm. Society. Horticultural Science (chairman of the section 1987-1988), Oklahoma State University Horticultural Club (advisor since 1980), Okla Pecan Growers Association (editor, since 1977, Merit award 1983), National Pecan Research Science and Extension Scientists, Sigma Xi, Gamma Sigma Delta.
Married Carole Annette Buckhalter, January 2, 1972.