William Leo George

Background

George, William Leo was born on June 1, 1938 in Riverside, New Jersey, United States. Son of William L. and Edna F. George.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Delaware Valley College, 1960; Master of Science, Rutgers University, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, Rutgers University, 1966.

Career

Research assistant, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1960-1966; assistant geneticist, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, 1966-1971; associate professor department horticulture and Laboratory for Environmental Studies, Ohio State University and Ohio Agriculture Research and Development Center, Columbus, 1971-1976; professor, Ohio State University and Ohio Agriculture Research and Development Center, 1976-1977; professor, head department horticulture, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1977-1984; associate dean, director academic program College Agriculture, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1984-1995; acting head horticulture, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1988-1990; president distinguished professor, Delaware Valley College, since 1995. Visiting professor U. Florida, Bradenton, 1983. Leader in curricular revitalization and development.

Principal investigator for competitive federal grants for graduate fellowships, faculty development models and minority experiental learning programs.

Achievements

• William Leo George has been listed as a noteworthy Plant geneticist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Society Horticultural Science (research director 1977-1978, director). Member American Genetic Association, Sigma Xi, Gamma Sigma Delta (president Illinois chapter 1981-1982).

Connections

Married Marilyn Richard, May 21, 1960. Children: Jeffrey, Deborah.

Father:

William L.

Mother:

Edna F. George

Spouse:

Marilyn Richard

child:

Deborah George

child:

Jeffrey George