Alan Mark Russell

Background

Russell, Alan Mark was born on April 1, 1950 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of Raymond Lloyd and Helen Adamae (Bekkum) Russell.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1972; Master of Science, Iowa State University, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy in Metallurgy, Iowa State University, 1994.

Career

Assistant metallurgist, Los Alamos (New Mexico) Science Laboratory University of California, 1972-1975; instructor, College Enging. Iowa State University, Ames, 1976-1979; assistant professor, College Enging. Iowa State University, Ames, 1979-1980; assistant to dean, College Enging.

Iowa State University, Ames, 1980-1984; assistant dean, College Enging. Iowa State University, Ames, 1984-1990; assistant professor, associate Ames laboratory, USDOE, since 1990. Secretary Engineering College Industrial Advisory Coucil, 1982-1990.

Politics

The diversity inside the Church should be respected and supported. Open debate within the Church on certain political and social issues should be encouraged.

Views

All Christians need to be familiar with the Bible, that contains a wide variety of literature, including history, law, poetry, gospels, letters, polemic, stories and apocalyptic visions, and try to immerse themselves in it.

Membership

Member American Society Materials.

Interests

• Avocations: mountain climbing, astrophotography, running, tennis, weight lifting.

Connections

Married Laurel Joan Fritz, August 9, 1980. Children: Jeffrey, Kristen, Mark.

Father:

Raymond Lloyd Russell

Mother:

Helen Adamae (Bekkum) Russell

Spouse:

Laurel Joan Fritz

child:

Jeffrey Russell

child:

Kristen Russell

child:

Mark Russell