James A. Kolb

Background

Kolb, James A. was born on May 31, 1947 in Berkeley, California, United States. Son of James DeBruler and Evelyn (Thomas) Kolb.

Education

Bachelor in Zoology, University of California, Berkeley, 1970; Bachelor in Biological Science, Ecology, University of California, Berkeley, 1970; Master of Science in Wildland Resource Science, University of California, Berkeley, 1972.

Career

Research assistant Sagehen Creek Research Station, University of California, Berkeley, 1970; teaching assistant department wildlife & fisheries, University of California, Berkeley, 1970-1971; research associate air pollution resource center, University of California, Berkeley, Riverside, 1971; teacher secondary science, Hayward (California) Unified School District, 1972-1977; director, Marine Science Center, Poulsbo, Washington, 1981-1992; executive director, Marine Science Society Pacific Northwest, Poulsbo, Washington, 1992-1995; executive director, For Sea Institute Marine Science, Indianola, Washington, since 1995. Project director Marine Science Project FOR SEA, Poulsbo, 1978-1981. Member Washington State Environmental Education Task Force, Olympia, since 1986, Puget Sound Water Quality Authority Education & Public Involvement, Olympia, 1987-1991, Marine Plastics Debris Task Force, Olympia, 1987.

Consultant/teacher, trainer Hood Canal Wetlands Project, Hoodsport, Washington, 1990.

Achievements

• James A. Kolb has been listed as a notable Science association director, writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • Puget Soundbook

Membership

Member NSTA, ASCD, International Reading Association, National Marine Educators Association(Marine Education award 1997), Northwest Association Marine Educators (past president), Wildlife Society, People for Puget Sound (vice president). M C.

Connections

Married Mary Catherine Eames. Children: Thomas, Catherine Mary.

Father:

James DeBruler Kolb

Mother:

Evelyn (Thomas) Kolb

Spouse:

Mary Catherine Eames

child:

Catherine Mary Kolb

child:

Thomas Kolb