Ann Armitage Benson

Background

Benson, Ann Armitage was born on April 23, 1946 in New Orleans. Daughter of Faler L. and Daisy (Kramme) Armitage.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Tulane University, 1968.

Career

Patent analyst, E.I. Du Pont de Nemours, Wilmington, Delaware, 1968-1974; technical representative, E.I. Du Pont de Nemours, Atlanta, 1974-1975; instructor chemistry, Tri-State University, Angola, Indiana, since 1977; coordinator Women in Science, Tri-State University, Angola, Indiana, since 1986. Board directors N.E. Indiana Tri-State Regional Science Fair, Angola, since 1987.

Achievements

• Ann Armitage Benson has been listed as a noteworthy Chemistry educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member gifted and talented program Reach Out and Challenge Kids Emerging Talents. Member American Association of University Women (treasurer 1977-1979, vice president 1979-1981), American Chemical Society, Indiana Science Foundation, Boosters, Kappa Kappa Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, racquetball, making food flavorings.

Connections

Married Craig T. Benson, Oct.25, 1975. Children: Meredith G., Mallory A.

Father:

Faler L. Armitage

Mother:

Daisy (Kramme) Armitage

Spouse:

Craig T. Benson

child:

Meredith G. Benson

child:

Mallory A. Benson