Michael Lawson Ryder

Background

Ryder, Michael Lawson was born on July 24, 1927 in Leeds, England. Son of Cecil and Alice (Lawson) Ryder.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Leeds, 1951. Master of Science, University Leeds, 1954. Doctor of Philosophy, University Leeds, 1956.

Career

With biology department Wool Industries Research Association, Leeds, 1951-1959. Senior lecturer University New England, Australia, 1960-1962. Principal science offr.

Animal Breeding Research Organization, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1962-1984. Principal science officer Hill Farming Research Organization, 1964-1987. Honorary lecturer University Edinburgh, since 1966.

Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Michael Lawson Ryder has been listed as a noteworthy biologist, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as lieutenant British Army, 1945-1948. Fellow Institute Biology (certified, member Scottish committee 1980-1983). Member Society Authors.

Interests

• Travel, walking, art galleries, museums.

Connections

Married Mary Nicholson, September 1952. Children: Stephen, Jonathan.

Father:

Cecil Ryder

Mother:

Alice (Lawson) Ryder

Spouse:

Mary Nicholson

child:

Jonathan Ryder

child:

Stephen Ryder