Edward Misiaszek
University administrator, civil engineering educator
Born May 23, 1928, Unca (NY), U.S.; son of Thomas and Pryska (Zabawa); married Rosemary (Zick); children: Edward Jr., Catherine.
Education: Bachelor of Science (in Civil Engineering) (B.S.C.E.), 1952, Master of Science (in Civil Engineering) (M.S.C.E.), 1954, Clarkson University, Potsdam (NY); Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana, 1961.
Career: instructor (civil engring.), Lehigh University, Bethlehem (PA), 1954-56, University of Illinois, 1956-61; consultant, Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, 1960 -; prof., 1961-75, chairman, 1975-77, Civil Engineering Department, associate dean of engineering, 1977-92, dean, Undergraduate Studies, 1992-94, Clarkson University.
Author: 40 scientific papers on foundation engineering and engineering education, 1961-94.
Member of: vice predsident, National Council of Engineering Examiners, vice chairman, New York State Engineering and Landsurveying Board, 1974-76; chairman, St. Lawrence - Franklin County Professional Engineers Chapter, 1977; Zone I chairman, 1979-82, vice president, 1986-88, American Society for Engineering Education; chairman, St. Lawrence County Red Cross Chapter, 1993-94; chairman, Potsdam Central School Superintendents Steering Committee; St. Mary's Parish Council, 1983-89; Potsdam Little League - Baseball Board, 1984-86; Potsdam Museum Board.
Honors: Tau Beta Pi (president, 1984); award, American Society for Engineering Education Western Foundation 1971; Pioneer Award, Nation Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, 1987; Tree of Peace award, American Indian Science and Engineering Society, 1990.
Served with: United States Army Reserve (USAR), 2nd lieutenant, 1952-58.
Affiliation: Democrat. Roman Catholic.
Language: English.
Hobbies: fishing, gardening, reading.
Office: Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY 13699.
From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation,
New York, NY, 1996