Ross Edward Koning

Background

Koning, Ross Edward was born on October 5, 1953 in Adrian, Michigan, United States. Son of David Ross and Evelyn Myrtle (De Meritt) Koning.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan, 1975; Master of Science, University of Michigan, 1977; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Michigan, 1981.

Career

From assistant to associate professor biology, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, 1981-1995; professor biology, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, Connecticut, since 1995.

Achievements

• Ross Edward Koning has been listed as a noteworthy biology educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Den leader Cub Scouts, Willimantic, since 1989. Member American Society Plant Physiologists (student research awards), Botanical Society of America (program director since 1986, chairman physiological section since 1991, student research awards), Plant Growth Regulator Society of America.

Interests

• Avocations: computer programming, photography, camping, woodworking, fishing.

Connections

Married Christine Elizabeth Steeb, May 23, 1981. Children: Hans Friederich, Kurt Nicolaas, Katje Anna.

Father:

David Ross Koning

Mother:

Evelyn Myrtle (De Meritt) Koning

Spouse:

Christine Elizabeth Steeb

child:

Hans Friederich Koning

child:

Katje Anna Koning

child:

Kurt Nicolaas Koning