K. Michael Foos

Background

Foos, K. Michael was born on January 16, 1943 in Bellfontaine, Ohio, United States. Son of Kenneth Boyd and Alberta Foos.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Ohio State University, 1965; Master of Science, Ohio State University, 1970; Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1972.

Career

Science teacher, Ridgemont High School, Ridgeway, Ohio., 1965-1966; science teacher, Bowling Green (Ohio) High School, 1966-1967; science teacher, Jefferson Local Schools, Gahanna, Ohio., 1967-1970; teaching associate, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1970-1972; visiting assistant professor, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1972-1973; assistant professor, Lake Erie College, Painesville, Ohio., 1973-1983; professor, Indiana U. East, Richmond, since 1983; division chairman, Indiana U. East, Richmond, 1985-1995. Program director Cleveland Clinic Lake Erie College, 1976-1978.

Achievements

• K. Michael Foos has been listed as a noteworthy Biology educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association of University Professors, Mycological Society American, British Mycological Society, National Science Teachers Association, Society College Science Teachers, National Association Biology Teachers, National.Assn. Scholars, Indiana Academy Science, Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocations: photography, mountain climbing.

Connections

Married Karen A. Adams, June 25, 1966 (divorced 1990). 1 child, David Michael. Married Catherine Ludlum, October 4, 1997.

Father:

Kenneth Boyd Foos

Mother:

Alberta Foos

Spouse:

Karen A. Adams

Spouse:

Catherine Ludlum

child:

David Michael Foos