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Ostrem, Gunnar Muldrup was born on March 25, 1922 in Oslo. Son of Sigurd and Alfhild (Paulsen)O.
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Gunnar Muldrup Ostrem, Norwegian glaciologist. Recipient Hans Egede medal, 1982, Gold medal King of Norway, 1992, J. A. Wahlberg"s Silver medal, 1993. Fellow Arctic Institute North America, Norwegian Geophysical Society; member International Glaciological Society, Swedish Geography Society, European Association Remote Sensing laboratories (treasurer 1976-1985), Canada Remote Sensing Society.
Education
Bachelor, U. Oslo, 1948, Master of Arts, 1954. Philosophy licensed, U. Stockholm, 1961, Philosophy Doctor, 1965. Lecturer various high schools and colleges, Koping and Tranas, Sweden, 1950-1958.
Assistant professor of University Stockholm, 1958-1962, associate professor, 1966-1981, professor, department chairman physical geography, 1981-1983.
Chief glaciology division Federal Department Mines and Technology, Surveys, Ottawa, Ontario, 1965-1966. Senior glaciologist Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Administration, Oslo, 1983-1992, senior consultant, 1993.
Career
Assistant professor of University Stockholm, 1958-1962, associate Chief glaciology division Federal Department Mines and Technology Review edit; editor Geografiska Annaler Journal, 1976-1992.
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Membership
Fellow Arctic Institute North America, Norwegian Geophysical Society. Member International Glaciological Society, Swedish Geography Society, European Association Remote Sensing laboratories (treasurer 1976-1985), Canada Remote Sensing Society.
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Married Britta Louise Nyström, June 30, 1952. Children: Hans Peter, Anne Christine, Eva Louise, Karin Johanne.
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