Background
Augenstein, Leroy George was born on March 6, 1928 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of Roy Henry and Minnie (Reifsteck) Augenstein.
Augenstein, Leroy George was born on March 6, 1928 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of Roy Henry and Minnie (Reifsteck) Augenstein.
Student James Millikin University, 1944-1946. Bachelor of Science, University of Chicago, 1949. Master of Sciences, University Illinois, 1954, Doctor of Philosophy, 1956.
Began career as scientist at Brookhaven National Laboratory, 1956-1958, 60-62. Research administrator Atomic Energy Commission, 1958-1960. Science coordinator Seattle Worlds Fair, 1960-1961.
Chairman biophysics department Michigan State University, 1962-1969, professor biophysics, 1962-1969.
Member Michigan Board Education, 1967-1969. Member Ingham County Cancer Committee, 1966-1969. Precinct chairman, delegate state Republican conversations
Served with Army of the United States, 1946-1948.
Member Radiation Research Society, Biophysics Society, Sigma Xi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Married Elizabeth Schmalfuss, September 23, 1950. Children: David Leroy, Kimberly Beth.