Background
Schneider, Samuel James was born on September 11, 1930 in St. Louis. Son of Samuel and Dorothy Helen (Pins) Schneider.
Schneider, Samuel James was born on September 11, 1930 in St. Louis. Son of Samuel and Dorothy Helen (Pins) Schneider.
Bachelor of Science in Ceramic Engineering, University Missouri, Rolla, 1952; Professional Ceramic Engineer, U. Missouri, Rolla, 1975.
Ceramic engineer, Laclede Refractory Company, St. Louis, 1952-1953;
physical scientist ceramics, National Bureau Studies, Gaithersburg, Maryland., 1955-1974;
assistant to director Institute Materials Research, National Bureau Studies, Gaithersburg, Maryland., 1974-1981;
deputy chief cermics division, National Bureau Studies, Gaithersburg, Maryland., 1981-1984;
science advisor to director, Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory National Institute Studies & Technology, Gaithersburg, 1984-1997;
private consultant, guest researcher, National Institute Standards and Technology, since 1997. Board of trustees Orton Foundation, Columbus, Ohio, since 1986. Chairman TC 206 International Studies Organisation, Geneva, since 1994.
Executive secretary materials technical subcommittee Office Science and Technology Policy, Washington, since 1991.
Elder Rockville (Maryland.) United Church With Counter Intelligence Corps, United States Army, 1953-1955. Fellow American Society for Testing and Materials (award of merit 1984, Cavanaugh award, life member, 1996), American Ceramic Society (Refractories award 1985). Member National Institute Ceramic Engineers, Lakewood Country Club.
Married Joan Carolyn McMahon, August 6, 1955. Children: Steven, Michael, Sandra.