Background
Brenner, Mark Lee was born on June 19, 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Harry D. and Beatrice (Price) Brenner.
Plant physiology educator academic dean
Brenner, Mark Lee was born on June 19, 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Harry D. and Beatrice (Price) Brenner.
Bachelor of Science, U. Massachusetts, 1964; Master of Science, U. Massachusetts, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1970.
From assistant professor to professor horticultural science, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, since 1970; associate dean Graduate School, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1989-1994; associate vice president research, 1992-1994; vice president research and dean Graduate School, 1994-1998. Consultant Abbott laboratories, Chicago, 1988-1989.
Fellow American Society Horticultural Sciences (Outstanding Graduate Educator award1993). Member American Society Plant Physiologists (Executive Committee 1986-1989), International Plant Growth Substance Association (secretary-treasurer 1988-1991), Minnesota Chromatography Forum (president 1980-1981, Palmer award 1986).
Married Ruth Abramson, August 30, 1964;children: Jonathan, Tamara.
