Background

Balda, Russell Paul was born on June 14, 1939 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Paul and Irene (Neta) Balda.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Wisconsin, 1961; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, 1967.

Career

Assistant professor Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, 1966-1970. Associate professor, 1970-1976. Professor, 1976-1987.

Regents professor, since 1987.

Achievements

• Russell Paul Balda has been listed as a noteworthy Biologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Ornithologists Union, Animal Behavior Society, Cooper Ornithological Society (honorary), Wilson Ornithological Society (life).

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, bee keeping, fishing.

Connections

Married Judith L. Peart Balda, July 25, 1987.

Father:

Paul Balda

Mother:

Irene (Neta) Balda

Spouse:

Judith L. Peart Balda