Robert Bernard Jorstad

Background

Jorstad, Robert Bernard was born on May 15, 1946 in Bemidji, Minnesota, United States. Son of Robert E. and Bernadette (Given) Jorstad.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Bemidji State University, 1969; Master of Science in Education, Bemidji State University, 1972; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Idaho, 1983.

Career

Science teacher, Isle (Minnesota) High School, 1968-1969; science teacher, East Grand Forks (Minnesota) Junior High School, 1972-1975; teaching assistant, U. Idaho, Moscow, 1980-1981; geologist, educator, Eastern Illinois U., Charleston, since 1982.

Achievements

• Robert Bernard Jorstad has been listed as a noteworthy Geologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Army, 1969-1971, Vietnam. Member National Association Geology Teachers (vice president central section 1993, president central section 1993-1994), Geological Society American, American Association Stratigraphic Palynologists, Society Economics Paleontologists and Mineralologists, Computer Oriented Geological Society.

Interests

• Avocations: guitar, photography.

Connections

Married Mary E. Abrahamson, December 21, 1969. Children: Connie M., Robert J.

Father:

Robert E. Jorstad

Mother:

Bernadette (Given) Jorstad

Spouse:

Mary E. Abrahamson

child:

Robert J. Jorstad

child:

Connie M. Jorstad