Merle Armin Evenson

Background

Evenson, Merle Armin was born on July 27, 1934 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Ansel Bernard and Gladys Mabel (Nelson) Evenson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Physics and Mathematics, University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse, 1956; Master of Science in Guidance, Madison, 1960; Master of Science in Science Education, Madison, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy in Analytical Chemistry, Madison, 1966.

Career

Teacher mathematics and physics, St. Croix Falls (Wisconsin) High School, 1956-1957; teacher chemistry, Central High School, LaCrosse, 1957-1959; instructor department medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1965-1966; assistant professor, University of Wisconsin, 1966-1969; associate professor, University of Wisconsin, 1971-1975; professor, University of Wisconsin, since 1975; professor department pathology, University of Wisconsin, since 1979; assistant director clinical laboratory, University Hospitals, 1965-1966; director clinical chemistry laboratory, University Hospitals, 1966-1969; director toxicology laboratory, University Hospitals, 1971-1987. Chairman Gordon Research Conference on Analytical Chemistry, 1978. Visiting lecturer Harvard Medical School, 1969-1971.

Member of staff Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Boston, 1969-1971. Consultant on analytical and clinical chemistry to Atomic Energy Commission, 1968-1993, American Chemical Society, National Bureau Standards, Food and Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health, study section member 1968-1972, ad hoc memberships, 1973-1987.

Achievements

• Merle Armin Evenson has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Academy Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists, American Association Clinical Chemists (board editors Clinical Chemistry 1970-1980, national chair public relations committee 1973-1978, diplomat 1974, vice president 1978-1981), American Chemical Society (committee onclin. chemistry 1973-1993), Sigma Xi, Kappa Delta Pi.

Connections

Married Peggy L. Kovats, October 5, 1957. Children— David A., Donna L.

Father:

Ansel Bernard Evenson

Mother:

Gladys Mabel (Nelson) Evenson

Spouse:

Peggy L. Kovats