Background
Nelson, Ronald Harvey was born on August 10, 1918 in Union Grove, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Harvey August and Myra Frances (Sheen) Nelson.
researcher Animal science educator
Nelson, Ronald Harvey was born on August 10, 1918 in Union Grove, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Harvey August and Myra Frances (Sheen) Nelson.
Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1939. Master of Science, Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1941. Doctor of Philosophy, Iowa State University, 1943.
Member faculty, Michigan State University, 1946-1985; professor, head, animal science department, Michigan State University, 1950-1984; professor emeritus, Michigan State University, since 1985; chief of party Michigan State University technical assistance project, Balcarce, Pcia, Buenos Aires, 1966-1968.
Fellow American Society Animal Science (International Animal Agriculture award 1978, Animal Industry award 1984). Member American Angus Association (chairman research advisory committee 1956-1960), Michigan Angus Association (president 1977-1978), Animal Science Association, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Zeta.
Married Elizabeth Jane Lappley, April 13, 1940. Children: David Peter, Marjorie Jean, Linda Louise, Ronda Elizabeth.