Background
Elder, John Franklin was born on February 23, 1955 in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. Son of John Franklin and Carrie June (McKinney) Elder.
educator research scientist molecular biologist
Elder, John Franklin was born on February 23, 1955 in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. Son of John Franklin and Carrie June (McKinney) Elder.
Bachelor of Science magna cum laude, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1986; Master of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1988; Doctor of Philosophy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1993.
Postdoctoral researcher, U. North Dakota, Grand Forks, 1993-1996; assistant professor, Valdosta (Georgia) State University, since 1996. Visiting assistant professor North Dakota State University, Fargo, 1995-1996.
Program advisor USDR/4H, 1994-1995. Program development advisor Ext./4H, Duchess County, New York, 1995-1996. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Phi Sigma, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Victoria Jean Raasch, June, 1972. 1 child, Angela Spring.