Background
Starks, Scott Allen was born on December 5, 1951 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Bernie Woodwell and Jewell Dean (Jones) Starks.
electrical and computer engineering educator
Starks, Scott Allen was born on December 5, 1951 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Bernie Woodwell and Jewell Dean (Jones) Starks.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Houston, 1973. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering, Rice University, 1978.
Assistant professor electrical engineering Auburn (Alabama) University, 1977-1981. Associate professor computer science and engineering University Texas, Arlington, 1981-1986. Professor computer science East Texas State University, Commerce, 1987-1989.
Professor electrical engineering University Texas, El Paso, since 1989, associate dean, 1994-1995, interim dean, 1995. Director University Texas System AMP, 1992-1995, National Aeronautics and Space Administration CTr. for Excellence, since 1995. Senior research scientist National Aeronautics and Space Administration Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California, 1985-1986.
Subpanel chairman National Aeronautics and Space Administration Automation Robotics Panel, San Diego, 1984-1989. Consultant Universities Space Research Association, Washington, 1987-1989.
Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (senior. Program chairman El Paso section 1990-1992, treasurer 1989-1990), American Society Engineering Education (division chairman 1990-1992, program chairman 1988-1989, Distinguished Teaching and Service award 1995), Upsilon Pi Epsilon (Teacher of Year 1986).