George F. Sowers

George F. Sowers (September 23, 1921 – October 23, 1996) was an American Civil Engineer and Regents Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He also worked as a consultant for Law Engineering while maintaining his position as a professor.

Biography

Early life and education

George Sowers was born in Cleveland, Ohio to George Sowers and Marie Tyler Sowers. He received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Case Institute of Technology in 1942. After graduating he worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority, as a Hydraulic engineer. While at the Tennessee Valley Authority he met his future wife Frances Adair Lott, whom he married in 1944. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. After the war he attended Harvard University where he received his M.S. in Civil Engineering in 1947.[1]

Career

Sowers was a member of the faculty of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Georgia Tech from 1947 until his death in 1996. He advanced in his position beginning as an Assistant Professor until 1950, then Associate Professors until 1954, then Professor until 1965, and finally Regents Professor in 1965. From 1987 to 1996 he held the title of Regents Professor Emeritus. While a professor he also was an active consultant for Law Engineering. Even though this arrangement is unusual it continued until his death.

Publications

He was also the author or co-author of more than 130 publications on geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, and seismology.[2]

References

  1. "George F. Sowers" (PDF). Georgia Tech Library. Retrieved 2007-04-19.
  2. "George F. Sowers". Georgia Tech School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Retrieved 2007-04-19.