Background
Dutcher, Russell Richardson was born on October 28, 1927 in Brooklyn. Son of Edwin Brown and Belle (Richardson) Dutcher.
university dean geology educator
Dutcher, Russell Richardson was born on October 28, 1927 in Brooklyn. Son of Edwin Brown and Belle (Richardson) Dutcher.
Bachelor, University Connecticut, 1951. Master of Science, University Massachusetts, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy, Pennsylvania State University, 1960.
Instructor in geology University Massachusetts, Amherst, 1952-1953. Research assistant, research associate Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1954-1963, assistant professor, research associate, 1963-1966, associate professor, 1966-1970. Professor geology, department chairman Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 1970-1983.
Dean College of Science, Southern Illinois University, since 1983.
Fellow Geological Society of America. Member American Association Petroleum Geologsits (section president 1984), American Institute of Mining, American Institute Professional Geologists (national executive committee 1979-1982), Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Association (president).
Married Linda A. Flucekinger. Children: Russell Richardson, Jan Elizabeth.