Easley, Michael. Boards and Commissions Press Release, 2004-09-16, Gov. Easley Appoints Godfrey to the North Carolina Board of Science

Michael F. Easley Governor State of North Carolina Office of the Governor For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Vanessa Capobianco Date: September 16, 2004 Phone: 919/733-5612 GOV. EASLEY APPOINTS GODFREY TO THE NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RALEIGH - Gov. Mike Easley has appointed Dr. A. Blanton Godfrey of Raleigh to the North Carolina Board of Science and Technology. Godfrey is dean of the College of Textiles at N.C. State University. In addition, Godfrey is a fellow of the American Statistical Association, American Society of Quality Control, World Academy of Productivity Sciences, and the Royal Society of Art, Manufacturers and Commerce. Godfrey received his bachelor’s degree in physics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, his master’s degree in statistics from Florida State University, and his doctorate in statistics from Florida State University. The duties of the board are to identify, support and foster the identification of important research needs of both public and private agencies, institutions and organizations in N.C. There are 19 board members, each serving four-year terms. The governor appoints 15 members. ### Governor's Press Office State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001 (919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005 FAX (919) 733-5166