Ernest Burkman

Background

Burkman, Ernest was born on October 4, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Ernest and Rose (Emmehizer) Burkman.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Eastern Mich U., 1952; Master of Science, University of Michigan, 1955; Master of Arts, University of Michigan, 1958; Doctor of Education, University of Michigan, 1961.

Career

Science teacher, Edsel Ford High School, Dearborn, Michigan, 1955-1960; from assistant professor to professor, Florida State University, Tallahassee, since 1960. Co-director Turkish National Science Lise Project, Ankara, 1961-1966. Director Intermediate Science Curriculum Study, 1966-1972, United States and nationwide, Individualized Science Instruction System Project, United States and nationwide, 1972-1981.

Consultant over 35 agys., United States and 15 countries, since 1961.

Achievements

• Ernest Burkman has been listed as a noteworthy Education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member National Science Teacher Association, American Ednl. Research Association.

Connections

Married Nancy Barron, March 11, 1953. Children: Laura, Linda, Jan, Patricia.

Father:

Ernest Burkman

Mother:

Rose (Emmehizer) Burkman

Spouse:

Nancy Barron

child:

Jan Burkman

child:

Laura Burkman

child:

Patricia Burkman

child:

Linda Burkman