Professor George Blum

Professor Emeritus of Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Structures and Environment

Retired: 1991

Biographical Sketch

George Blum received his NCSU B. S. (1949) and MAE (1956) and started working for the Department in Jan.1950 - June1991 (41.5 yr.), 22 years as Undergraduate Teaching Coordinator.

Professor Blum is the most outstanding teacher and advisor in the history of the department, and was advisor to over 1900 students. He worked in the department for 41.5 years and was the Undergraduate Teaching Coordinator for 22 years. He was recognized with several outstanding teaching and outstanding advisor awards (see list of awards), including awards from CALS, COE, NC State University, NACTA and American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE). Other special honors from students and former students were the dedication of the 1977 National Student Journal of ASAE to Professor Blum, and the establishment of a scholarship in BAE in his honor ( Barbara and George Blum Scholarship).

Supporting statements from students for his nomination to various awards included recognition of traits like: sincerity, genuine concern, friendliness, professionalism, patient counsel, and motivational skills. Professor Blum had a very positive impact on many students as a teacher and advisor. You cannot find a better role model for teacher and advisor to students, as well as friend to other faculty and staff, and true promoter of the BAE department, CALS, and NC State University.

Elected to three three-year terms in the Academy of Outstanding Teachers (1969-71, 1975-77, 1979-81)
Honored by Dedication of the National Student Journal of ASAE (1977)
Elected Alumni Distinguished Professor for three years (1984-1987)
First Annual NACTA Merit Award for Teaching, CALS (1984)
Received NACTA Teacher Fellow Award (1987)
Received CALS Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award (1989-90)
Received College of Engineering “George H. Blessis Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award (1989-90). “Given in Recognition of Efforts in Advising, Counseling and Mentoring Students and for Helping Establish the Reputation of NCSU as a Major University”
Received national ASAE Massey-Ferguson Educational Award (1992)
Elected to membership in Alpha Zeta (1968)
Elected to member of Golden Chain (1969)
Elected to membership in Alpha Epsilon (1970)
Elected to Honorary FFA State Farmer (1972)
Served two terms as CALS representative to the Faculty Senate
Scholarship established in BAE department in his honor (Barbara and George Blum Scholarship).