Michael Carl Hirschi

Background

Hirschi, Michael Carl was born on December 29, 1955 in Minneapolis. Son of Charles F. and R. Lillian Hirschi.

Education

AS in General Studies, Anoka-Ramsey Community College, 1976. Bachelor of Agricultural Engineering, University Minnesota, 1978. Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering, University Minnesota, 1980.

Doctor of Philosophy, University Kentucky, 1985.

Career

Research specialist, Agricultural Engineering Department, U. Kentucky, Lexington, 1980-1985; assistant professor, Agricultural Engineering Department, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1985-1991; associate professor, Agricultural Engineering Department, University of Illinois, Urbana, since 1991; acting assistant director, Cooperative Extension Svc., Urbana, 1991; interim associate director, Cooperative Extension Svc., Urbana, 1992. Research associate United States Corps. of Engineers, Champaign, Illinois, 1990-1994. Water quality program coordinator Cooperative Extension Svc., Urbana, since 1992.

Achievements

• Michael Carl Hirschi has been listed as a noteworthy agricultural engineering educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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• book

  • 60 Ways Farmers Can Protect Surface Water

Membership

Member American Society Agricultural Engineering (committee chair), Sigma Xi (chapter president), Epsilon Sigma Phi (Early Career award 1992).

Connections

Married Debra M. Germundsen, September 16, 1978.

Father:

Charles F. Hirschi

Mother:

R. Lillian Hirschi

Spouse:

Debra M. Germundsen