Gary Allen Laursen

Background

Laursen, Gary Allen was born on August 13, 1942 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Richard Frank Laursen and Harriette Jean (Gray) Lamb.

Education

Bachelor in Science and Education, Western Washington U., 1965; MST, U. Montana, 1970; Doctor of Philosophy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1975; postgraduate, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1975-1976.

Career

Biology instructor, public schools, Toppenish, Washington, 1965-1971; graduate research assistant, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1971-1975; graduate research associate, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1975-1976; director science, Naval Arctic Research Laboratory, Barrow, Alaska., 1976-1980; interim director, Naval Arctic Research Laboratory, Barrow, Alaska., 1976-1977; project officer, Office of Naval Research, Arlington, Virginia, 1980-1982; adjunct associate professor mycology, U. Alaska, Fairbanks, since 1986. Visiting assistant professor of University Alaska, Fairbanks, 1982-1985.

Achievements

• Gary Allen Laursen has been listed as a noteworthy Mycology educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Christ Lutheran Church Council, Fairbanks, 1984-1986. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science (honorary), National Education Association (life), North America Mycology Association, Arctic Institute North America, Mycological Society American, National Science Teachers Association, Alabama Science Teachers Association, Lions (editor 1969-1970), Kiwanis (sponsor, faculty advisor Key Club division), Phi Delta Kappa, Sigma Xi (recognition for dedication to science teaching 1988).

Interests

• Avocations: fungi, photography, skiing.

Connections

Married Mary Elizabeth Dierken, August 31, 1963. Children: Shawna Lea, Heather Frances.

Father:

Richard Frank Laursen Lamb

Mother:

Harriette Jean (Gray) Lamb

Spouse:

Mary Elizabeth Dierken

child:

Heather Frances Laursen

child:

Shawna Lea Laursen