Background
Gilbert, Howard Alden was born on February 1, 1935 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Alden Phineas and Hester Anne (Warner) Gilbert.
Gilbert, Howard Alden was born on February 1, 1935 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Alden Phineas and Hester Anne (Warner) Gilbert.
Bachelor, Center Bible Institute, Springfield, Missouri, 1957. Bachelor of Science, Washington State University, 1961. Master of Arts, Washington State University, 1962.
Doctor of Philosophy, Oregon State University, 1967. Postgraduate, Vanderbilt University, 1971.
Assistant professor, South Dakot State University, Brookings, 1966-1970; associate professor, South Dakot State University, Brookings, 1970-1976; professor, South Dakot State University, Brookings, since 1976. Expert witness retained by various attorneys.
Member American Agricultural Economics Association, American Economics Association, American Science Affiliation, Western Agricultural Economics Association, Western Economics Association, Mensa (president South Dakot chapter 1989-1991, vice president 1992-1994, 96-97), Mortar Board, Phi Kappa Phi (president, vice president, secretary, marshall), Pi Gamma Mu (secretary, vice president, president), Gamma Sigma Delta (treasurer, president), Alpha Zeta, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Lambda Chi Alpha (head advisor, order of merit, Alumni Hall of Fame).
Married Lucille Dorothy Weaver, June 28, 1957. Children: Douglas Alden, Daniel William, Dawnna Faye Gilbert Berndt, Debra Anne Gilbert La Croix.