Leslie Jaeger
engineer
- January 28, 1926
- August 20, 2013
- 87 years
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|Leslie Gordon Jaeger CM FCAE FEIC FCSCE FRSE (28 January 1926–20 August 2013) was a distinguished British and Canadian academic and engineer.
Life
Jaeger was born on 28 January 1926, in Southport, England. He graduated from the University of Cambridge (Gonville & Caius College), and then served for two years as a lieutenant in the Royal Navy. His doctorate and DSc were then from the University of London. He was successively Director of Studies in Engineering at Magdalene College, Cambridge; Regius Professor of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh (1963); Professor of Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics at McGill University, Canada; Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of New Brunswick, Canada; Vice President (Academic) at Acadia University, Canada; and Vice President (Research) at the Technical University of Nova Scotia, Canada.
A specialist in advanced structural analysis, with expertise in earthquake engineering and highway bridges, Jaeger was Technical Editor of the Ontario Highway Bridge Design Code, and its successor the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code, since 1977. He served the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) in a number of capacities, and was its President from 1992–93. Jaeger authored or co-authored nine books and published extensively in the technical literature. He served the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) in a number of capacities over the years, latterly as Chair of the Cooperative Research Opportunities Committee.
Jaeger was appointed Member of the Order of Canada in 2002. He held Honorary Doctorates in Engineering from Carleton University, Memorial University of Newfoundland and the Technical University of Nova Scotia. Other awards included the Gzowski Medal of the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC), the Pratley Award of CSCE, the A B Sanderson Award of CSCE, the Julian C Smith Medal of EIC, the Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia Award for distinction in Engineering, the Nova Award for Innovation, the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia Award for Excellence in Engineering, and the CSCE Award for Outstanding Contributions to Bridge Engineering. He was an Honorary Professor of Civil Engineering at Tongji University, Shanghai and Honorary President of the Usman Institute of Technology, Karachi.
In 1966 Jaeger was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (FRSE). Subsequently he was elected Fellow of the CSCE, the EIC and the Canadian Academy of Engineering. He was a Former Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (London).
Jaeger ended his career as Emeritus Research Professor of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mathematics at Dalhousie University, Canada.
In 1948 Jaeger married Annie Sylvia Dyson, and together they had two daughters. After Dyson's death he married Kathleen Grant in 1981.
He died on 20 August 2013, aged 87.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.Before pursuing his doctorate, in which military branch did Leslie Gordon Jaeger serve as a lieutenant?
- A.British Army
- B.Royal Navycorrect
- C.Canadian Armed Forces
- D.Royal Air Force
After graduating from Cambridge, Leslie Gordon Jaeger served for two years as a lieutenant in the Royal Navy.
Source: Life section
2.What was the name of Leslie Gordon Jaeger's first wife, whom he married in 1948?
- A.Mary Elizabeth Jaeger
- B.Kathleen Grant
- C.Annie Sylvia Dysoncorrect
- D.Jane Margaret Smith
In 1948, Leslie Gordon Jaeger married Annie Sylvia Dyson, with whom he had two daughters.
Source: Life section
3.In 1963, what specific academic position did Leslie Gordon Jaeger hold at the University of Edinburgh?
- A.Dean of the Faculty of Engineering
- B.Director of Studies in Engineering
- C.Emeritus Research Professor
- D.Regius Professor of Engineeringcorrect
Leslie Gordon Jaeger served as the Regius Professor of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh starting in 1963.
Source: Life section
4.How many books did Leslie Gordon Jaeger author or co-author?
- A.Twelve
- B.Seven
- C.Ninecorrect
- D.Five
Leslie Gordon Jaeger authored or co-authored nine books throughout his career.
Source: Life section
5.What role did Leslie Gordon Jaeger serve regarding the Ontario Highway Bridge Design Code?
- A.Technical Editorcorrect
- B.Legal Advisor
- C.Primary Researcher
- D.Chief Draughtsman
Leslie Gordon Jaeger was the Technical Editor of the Ontario Highway Bridge Design Code and its successor, the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code.
Source: Life section
6.Leslie Gordon Jaeger served as the president of which professional organization from 1992 to 1993?
- A.Institution of Civil Engineers
- B.Engineering Institute of Canada
- C.Canadian Society for Civil Engineeringcorrect
- D.Canadian Academy of Engineering
Leslie Gordon Jaeger served the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering and was its president from 1992 to 1993.
Source: Life section
7.In what year was Leslie Gordon Jaeger appointed a Member of the Order of Canada?
- A.1993
- B.1998
- C.2002correct
- D.2013
Leslie Gordon Jaeger was appointed Member of the Order of Canada in 2002.
Source: Life section
8.Leslie Gordon Jaeger held an honorary position at which international institution?
- A.Tongji University, Shanghaicorrect
- B.Technical University of Berlin
- C.University of Tokyo
- D.National University of Singapore
Leslie Gordon Jaeger served as an Honorary Professor of Civil Engineering at Tongji University in Shanghai.
Source: Life section
9.Which specific award did Leslie Gordon Jaeger receive from the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC)?
- A.Nova Award
- B.Julian C Smith Medalcorrect
- C.Pratley Award
- D.A B Sanderson Award
Among his many awards, Leslie Gordon Jaeger received the Julian C Smith Medal of the EIC.
Source: Life section
10.What professional title did Leslie Gordon Jaeger hold at Dalhousie University at the end of his career?
- A.Regius Professor
- B.Emeritus Research Professorcorrect
- C.Dean of Engineering
- D.Vice President of Research
Leslie Gordon Jaeger ended his career as Emeritus Research Professor of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mathematics at Dalhousie University.
Source: Life section
11.At what age did Leslie Gordon Jaeger pass away in 2013?
- A.89
- B.82
- C.87correct
- D.85
Leslie Gordon Jaeger died on 20 August 2013, aged 87.
Source: Life section
12.Leslie Gordon Jaeger served as the Chair of which committee within the NSERC?
- A.Structural Analysis Standards Committee
- B.Cooperative Research Opportunities Committeecorrect
- C.Civil Engineering Academic Review Board
- D.Bridge Design Oversight Committee
Leslie Gordon Jaeger served the NSERC in a number of capacities, latterly as Chair of the Cooperative Research Opportunities Committee.
Source: Life section
13.In what year was Leslie Gordon Jaeger elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh?
- A.1960
- B.1966correct
- C.1963
- D.1969
In 1966, Leslie Gordon Jaeger was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Source: Life section
14.Who did Leslie Gordon Jaeger marry in 1981?
- A.Susan Jane Mitchell
- B.Annie Sylvia Dyson
- C.Mary Elizabeth Porter
- D.Kathleen Grantcorrect
After the death of his first wife, Annie Sylvia Dyson, Leslie Gordon Jaeger married Kathleen Grant in 1981.
Source: Life section
15.In what city was Leslie Gordon Jaeger born?
- A.Southportcorrect
- B.Edinburgh
- C.London
- D.Cambridge
Leslie Gordon Jaeger was born on 28 January 1926 in Southport, England.
Source: Life section
16.Which university did Leslie Gordon Jaeger attend for his undergraduate studies?
- A.Acadia University
- B.University of London
- C.University of Cambridgecorrect
- D.McGill University
Leslie Gordon Jaeger graduated from the University of Cambridge, specifically Gonville & Caius College.
Source: Life section
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