Background
Manderscheid, Lester Vincent was born on October 9, 1930 in Andrew, Iowa, United States. Son of Vincent John and Alma (Sprank) Manderscheid.
agricultural economics educator
Manderscheid, Lester Vincent was born on October 9, 1930 in Andrew, Iowa, United States. Son of Vincent John and Alma (Sprank) Manderscheid.
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1951. Master of Science, Iowa State University, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1961.
Graduate assistant, Iowa State University, Ames, 1951-1952; graduate assistant, Stanford (California) U., 1952-1956; assistant professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1956-1965; associate professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1965-1970; professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1970-1973; professor, associate chairman, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1973-1987; professor, chairman, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1987-1992; professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1992-1995; professor emeritus, Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1996; coordinator Graduate School, Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1993. Reviewer Texas Agricultural and Mechanical Agricultural Economics Program, College Station, 1989. Consultant Consortium International Earth Science Information Network, Ann Arbor, 1990.
President parish council St. Thomas, East Lansing, 1984-1987. College coordinator United Way, East Lansing, 1983-1984. President board directors Cristo Rey Community Center, 1998-2001.
Member American Agricultural Economic Association (president 1988-1989, board directors 1982-1985, excellence in teaching award 1974), American Statistical Association, American Economic Association, University Club, Sigma Xi (president 1986-1987), Phi Kappa Phi (president 1979-1980).
Married Dorothy Helen Varnum, August 29, 1953. Children: David, Paul, Laura, Jane.