Edward Allen Emken

Background

Emken, Edward Allen was born on August 12, 1940 in Yates City, Illinois, United States. Son of Henry and Minnie (Reich) Emken.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Bradley U., Peoria, Illinois, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, U. Iowa, 1969.

Career

Research leader, Agricultural Research Svc., USDA, Peoria, 1961-1997; consultant, Midwest Research, Princeville, Illinois, since 1997. Adjunct Professor University of Illinois, Peoria, since 1977. Member research review panel Illinois SoybeanBd., Bloomington, 1990-1997.

Achievements

• Edward Allen Emken has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist, educator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Oil Chemists Society (governor board since 1995, Bailey award 1994).

Connections

Married Barbara K. Baldwin, May 9, 1964. Children: Charles, Bruce.

Father:

Henry Emken

Mother:

Minnie (Reich) Emken

Spouse:

Barbara K. Baldwin

child:

Bruce Emken

child:

Charles Emken