Background
Unger, Paul Walter was born on September 10, 1931 in Winchester, Texas, United States. Son of Edwin Herman and Elsie Anna (Schmidt) Unger.
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Paul Walter Unger
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Bachelor of Science, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1961; Master of Science, Colorado State University, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, Colorado State University, 1966.
Career
Soil scientist, USDA Agricultural Research Svc., Bushland, Texas, 1965-1981; soil scientist/research leader, USDA Agricultural Research Svc., Bushland, Texas, 1981-1987; supervisory soil scientist/research leader, USDA Agricultural Research Svc., Bushland, Texas, 1987-1993; soil scientist, USDA Agricultural Research Svc., Bushland, Texas, since 1993. Consultant Food and Agricultural Organisation United Nations, Rome, 1986.
Achievements
Membership
With United States Army, 1952-1955. Fellow American Society Agronomy (selection committee 1988-1989), Soil Science Society American(associate editor 1977-1982, division chairman 1986, member selection committee 1994-1995, Applied Research award 1991), Soil and Water Conservation Society (various local and state offices, photography awards 1990-1992). Member International Soil Tillage Research Organisation, International Union Soil Sciences, World Assn.Soil and Water Conservation, Council Agricultural Science and Technology.
Interests
Connections
Married Barbara Charlene Dutton, September 13, 1960. Children: Gary Robert, Paula Dianne.
Awards
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Recipient Distinguished Svc. award Great Plains Agricultural Council, 1984. Named Scientist of Year, USDA-Agricultural Research Svc., Southern Plains Area, 1987.Recipient Distinguished Svc. award Great Plains Agricultural Council, 1984. Named Scientist of Year, USDA-Agricultural Research Svc., Southern Plains Area, 1987.