James H. Earle is a recognized authority in the field of engineering graphics. Dr. Earle received his bachelor of architecture and his Ph.D. in education from Texas A&M, and he taught in the engineering design graphics department from 1957 until his retirement in 1995. He has been active in the American Society for Engineering Education and has held positions from secretary through chair in the Engineering Design Graphics division. From 1986-1991, he served as chair of the Annual Conference Committee. His books have introduced the concepts and techniques of engineering graphics to over half a million students.