Background
Nelson, Michael Gordon was born on August 18, 1951 in Afton, Wyoming, United States. Son of Thomas Gordon and Shirley LaRee (Allred) Nelson.
educator consultant mining engineer
Nelson, Michael Gordon was born on August 18, 1951 in Afton, Wyoming, United States. Son of Thomas Gordon and Shirley LaRee (Allred) Nelson.
Bachelor of Science, University Utah, 1975. Master of Science, University Utah, 1983. Doctor of Philosophy, West Virginia University, 1989.
Assistant metallurgist, United States Steel Corporation, Geneva, Utah., 1974; metallurgical engineer, Kennecott Copper Corporation, Salt Lake City, 1975-1978; senior metallurgical engineer, Western Zirconium, Inc., Ogden, Utah., 1978-1981; metallurgical process engineer, Torkelson-Rust, Inc., Salt Lake City, 1981-1982; senior research engineer, Consolidation Coal Company, Inc., Pittsburgh, 1983-1989; assistant professor, U. Alaska, Fairbanks, 1989-1991; associate professor, U. Alaska, Fairbanks, 1992-1994; professor, U. Alaska, Fairbanks, since 1994; manager development, Pyramid Resources (division EIMCO), Salt Lake City, since 1994. Vice president Fairbanks Exploration, Inc., 1991-1993. President Alabama Mining Superior vena cava syndrome, Fairbanks, since 1990.
Member Society Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce, Alabama Miners Association (board directors).
Married Judith Irvine, July 3, 1973. Children: Ana, Michael P., Jacob C., Mary J., Thomas I., Marta M.