Background
Malzahn, Ray Andrew was born on July 8, 1929 in Fort Madison, Iowa, United States. Son of Arnold Frederick and Inez (Russel) Malzahn.
university dean chemistry educator
Malzahn, Ray Andrew was born on July 8, 1929 in Fort Madison, Iowa, United States. Son of Arnold Frederick and Inez (Russel) Malzahn.
Bachelor of Arts, Gustavus Adolphus College, 1951; Master of Sciences, University North Dakota, 1953; Doctor of Philosophy, University Maryland., 1962.
Research associate, U. Arizona, Tucson, 1961-1963; assistant professor of chemistry, West Texas State University, Canyon, 1963-1965; associate professor, West Texas State University, Canyon, 1965-1967; professor of chemistry, West Texas State University, Canyon, 1967-1980; dean College Arts and Sciences, West Texas State University, Canyon, 1967-1971; vice president academic affairs, West Texas State University, Canyon, 1971-1977; professor, dean School Arts and Sciences, Missouri Southern State College, Joplin, 1980-1995; interim vice president for academic affairs, Missouri Southern State College, Joplin, 1993-1994.
Served with Army of the United States, 1954-1956. Member American Chemical Society.
Married Elizabeth Mae Barrett, August 23, 1953. Children— Karen Louise, Janet Elizabeth.