Arnold Bernard Nelson

Background

Nelson, Arnold Bernard was born on August 26, 1922 in Valley Springs, South Dakot. Son of Joseph Bernard and Huldah (Bernhardina) Nelson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, South Dakot State University, 1943; Master of Science in Animal Science, South Dakot State University, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science, Cornell Univercity, 1950.

Career

Assistant professor to associate professor animal science, Oklahoma State University, 1950-1963; professor animal and range science, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, 1963-1986; head department, New Mexico State University, 1971-1985; professor, department head emeritus, New Mexico State University, since 1985.

Achievements

• Arnold Bernard Nelson has been listed as a noteworthy Animal science educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to First lieutenant Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Fellow American Society Animal Science, American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member American Dairy Science Association, Society Range Management, Council Agriculture Science and Technology, National Association College Teachers of Agriculture, Latin American Association Animal Production.

Connections

Married Dorothy Millicent Larson, August 3, 1943. Children— James, Terry, Thomas, Barbara.

Father:

Joseph Bernard Nelson

Mother:

Huldah (Bernhardina) Nelson

Spouse:

Dorothy Millicent Larson