Background
Olsen, David Magnor was born on July 23, 1941 in Deadwood, South Dakota, United States. Son of Russell Alvin and Dorothy M. Olsen.
Chemistry and astronomy educator
Olsen, David Magnor was born on July 23, 1941 in Deadwood, South Dakota, United States. Son of Russell Alvin and Dorothy M. Olsen.
Bachelor of Science, Luther College, 1963. Master of Science in National Science, University South Dakota, 1967.
Instructor science, mathematics, Augustana Academy, Canton, South Dakot, 1963-1966; instructor chemistry, Iowa Lakes Community College, Estherville, Iowa., 1967-1969; instructor chemistry, Merced (California) College, since 1969; instructor astronomy, Merced (California) College, since 1975; division chairman, Merced (California) College, 1978-1988; coordinator environmental hazardous materials technical, Merced (California) College, since 1989.
Trustee district Merced Union High School, 1983-1907, president, 1986-1987, 97, 02, 06. Member National Education Association, American Chemical Society, Astronomical Society of the Pacific, California Teachers Association, Planetary Society, California State Mining and Mineral Museum Association (board directors, secretary 1990-1993), National Space Society, Merced College Faculty Association (president 1975, 93, 94, treasurer 1980-1990, 96, 97, board directors, secretary 1990-1991), Castle Challenger Learning Center Foundation (board directors, president since 2003), Merced Track Club (executive board 1981), M Star Lodge, Sons of Norway (vice president 1983), Rotary International (president Merced Sunrise 2000-2001).
Married Muriel Jean Bigler, August 24, 1963. Children: Merritt, Chad.