Background
Craft, William Jacob was born on October 14, 1941 in Gaffney, South Carolina, United States. Son of William McElveen and Ruth Elizabeth Craft.
Craft, William Jacob was born on October 14, 1941 in Gaffney, South Carolina, United States. Son of William McElveen and Ruth Elizabeth Craft.
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, North Carolina State University, 1963. Bachelor of Science in Physics, North Carolina State University, 1963. Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics, Clemson University, 1969.
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Mechanics, Clemson University, 1970.
Registered profile engineer, North Carolina Tutor department applied mathematics U. Sydney, Australia, 1964-1966. Instructor department engineering mechanics Clemson (South Carolina.) University, 1971. Senior engineer Structures division Martin Marietta Corporation, Orlando, Florida, 1971-1972.
Group engineer, visiting professor mechanic engineering North Carolina Agricultural and Technology State University, Greensboro, 1972-1974, associate professor, 1974-1977, director graduate engineering program, 1976, assistant dean School Engineering, 1977-1979, associate dean, 1979.
Consultant Southern Association Colleges Schools.
Member of Professional Engineers North Carolina, American Society Engineering Education, American Academy Mechanics, Tau Beta Pi (distinguished scientist), Sigma Xi.
Married Elizabeth Ann Fullerton, May 29, 1965. Children: Lydia Elizabeth, Sonia Ann, Michael Jacob.