Emmett Frank Thompson

Background

Thompson, Emmett Frank was born on November 6, 1936 in El Reno, Oklahoma, United States.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Oklahoma State University, 1958; Master of Science, North Carolina State University, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy in Forest Economics, Oregon State University, 1966.

Career

Assistant professor to professor forestry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1962-1973; professor forestry, head department, Mississippi State University, 1973-1977; professor forestry, Auburn (Alabama) U., 1977-1998; head department, Auburn (Alabama) U., 1977-1984; dean School Forestry, Auburn (Alabama) U., 1977-1998.

Achievements

• Emmett Frank Thompson has been listed as a noteworthy forestry educator, dean by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Society American Foresters. Member Forest Products Research Society, American Forests, Alabama Forestry Association, Alabama Wildlife Federation, Council Forestry Engineering, Forest History Society, Forest Landowners Association (board directors).

Connections

M. 1961; 3 children.