Lynn Siri Kimsey

Background

Kimsey, Lynn Siri was born on February 1, 1953 in Oakland, California, United States. Daughter of William E. and Jean B. (Brandenburg) Siri.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of California, Davis, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Davis, 1979.

Career

Freelance science illustrator, Davis, 1972-1985; postdoctoral research associate, University of California, Davis, 1979-1980, 82-89; lecturer, University of California, Davis, 1982; associate professor entomology, University of California, Davis, 1989-1995; professor entomology, University of California, Davis, since 1996; postdoctoral research associate, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Balboa, Republic of Panama, 1981; director, Bohart Mus Entomology, since 1989. Consultant California Department Food and Agricultural, Sacramento, 1984. National Science Foundation visiting professor Harvard University, 1987-1989.

Achievements

• Lynn Siri Kimsey has been listed as a noteworthy Entomologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Sigma Xi; member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Pacific Coast Entomological Society, Kansas Entomological Society, International Hymenopterists Society.

Interests

• Avocations: raising orchids.

Connections

Married Robert B. Kimsey, October 13, 1976. Children: Benjamin, Erin.

Father:

William E. Siri

Mother:

Jean B. (Brandenburg) Siri

Spouse:

Robert B. Kimsey

child:

Benjamin Kimsey

child:

Erin Kimsey