Eugene Mark Wengert

Background

Wengert, Eugene Mark was born on August 31, 1942 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Norman Irving and Janet Wengert.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1975; Master of Science, Colorado State University, 1968.

Career

Wood technologist, United States Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, Wisconsin, 1961-1976; assistant professor wood technical, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1976-1980; associate professor wood technical, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1980-1984; professor wood technical, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1984-1992; professor wood technical, University of Wisconsin, Madison, since 1992. Consultant Government of Brazil, Sao Paolo, 1979-1980, Government of Montserrat, Plymouth, West Indies, 1986-1988. Member Malaysian Timber Industry Board, Kuala Lampur,1994.

Achievements

• Eugene Mark Wengert has been listed as a noteworthy Wood technology educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Forest Products Society (Gottschalk award 1993, board directors 1988-1991), Hardwood Research Council (board directors 1982-1988, Research Excellence award 1986), New England Kiln Drying Association, Great Lakes Dry Kiln Association.

Interests

• Avocations: hunting, fishing, brewing.

Connections

Married Barbara Irene Buehler, August 22, 1964. Children: Paul Norman, Thad Eldon, Laura January.

Father:

Norman Irving Wengert

Mother:

Janet Wengert

Spouse:

Barbara Irene Buehler

child:

Laura January Wengert

child:

Thad Eldon Wengert

child:

Paul Norman Wengert