Background
Rulifson, Roger Allen was born on November 13, 1951 in Manchester, Iowa, United States. Son of Ralph Eugene and Leona Emma (Spiller) Rulifson.
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Roger Allen Rulifson
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Roger Allen Rulifson, American Fisheries and marine science researcher, educator. Recipient Conservation Achievement award Governor State of North Carolina, 1991; named Water Conservationist of Year, 1991. Member American Fisheries Society (fisheries scientist, associate editor 1991-1993), American Institute Fisheries Research Biologists, Estuarine Research Federation, Sigma Xi.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology and French, U. Dubuque, 1973; Master of Science in Marine Science and Engineering, North Carolina State University, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Science and Engineering, North Carolina State University, 1980.
Career
Biological technical II, North Carolina Cooperative Fishery Research Unit, Raleigh, 1975;
leader, fish distribution and vulnerability assessment task, Texas Instruments, Inc., Buchanan, New York, 1975-1977;
research assistant, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1977-1980;
postdoctoral research associate, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1980-1981;
assistant professor, Unity (Maine) College, 1981-1983;
assistant scientist, Institute Coastal and Marine Resources, East Carolina U., Greenville, North Carolina, 1983-1987;
associate scientist, Institute Coastal and Marine Resources, East Carolina U., Greenville, North Carolina, 1987-1993;
senior scientist, Institute Coastal and Marine Resources, East Carolina U., Greenville, North Carolina, since 1993. Assistant professor biology East Carolina U., Greenville, 1983-1987, associate professor, 1987-1993, professor, since 1993. Director East Carolina U. Field Station for Coastal Studies at Mattamuskeet.
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Politics
When peaceful alternatives to resolve the conflict failed, the use of force may be the only option to check aggression or genocide.
Views
People are called to love God not only with their hearts, but also with their minds. All things should be considered through the light of reason. In order to do that, it is necessary to become aware of different points of view and be able to develop critical thinking in relation to any political or social problem.
Membership
Member American Fisheries Society (fisheries scientist, associate editor 1991-1993), American Institute Fisheries Research Biologists, Estuarine Research Federation, Sigma Xi.
Interests
Connections
Married Gayle Lee Gwennap, June 20, 1981. Children: Heather Lynn, Eric Charles.
