Curtis Junell Olson

Background

Olson, Curtis Junell was born on May 29, 1948 in Vermillion, South Dakot. Son of Chester J. and Avis M. (Anderson) Olson.

Education

Bachelor, U. South Dakot, 1970; Master of Arts, U. South Dakot, 1977; Doctor of Arts in Mathematics, Idaho State University, 1993.

Career

Teacher mathematics, Parker (South Dakot) High School, 1970-1980; instructor, U. South Dakot, Vermillion, 1980-1988, 90-93; assistant professor, U. South Dakot, Vermillion, since 1993. Lecturer in field.

Achievements

• Curtis Junell Olson has been listed as a noteworthy Mathematics educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Education Association, American Mathematics Society, Mathematics Association American, National Council Teachers Mathematics South Dakot Council Teachers Mathematics (president 1984-1986), South Dakot Education Association, International Linear Algebra Society, National Doctor of Arts Association Eta Sigma (honorary).

Connections

Married Lynda C. Ostrem, June 23,1968. Children: Douglas, Krista.

Father:

Chester J. Olson

Mother:

Avis M. (Anderson) Olson

Spouse:

Lynda C. Ostrem

child:

Krista Olson

child:

Douglas Olson