Steven Brent Laursen

Background

Laursen, Steven Brent was born on June 23, 1951 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Harry Leon and Mary Lou Laursen.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Maryland., College Park, 1975; Master of Science, U. Idaho, Moscow, 1979; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Idaho, Moscow, 1984.

Career

Instructor, U. Idaho, Moscow, 1981-1984; assistant professor, extension specialist, Montana State University, Bozeman, 1984-1988; assistant professor, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1988-1992; program leader extension service, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1988-1992; associate professor, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, since 1992; assistant dean College Natural Resources, University of Minnesota, since 1993. Director Sea Grant College, since 1993. Meadiator Group Process Superior vena cava syndrome, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, since 1988.

Achievements

• Steven Brent Laursen has been listed as a noteworthy consultant, researcher, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Society American Foresters (committee chairman 1988-1990, state chairman 1992, national HSD chair 1993), International Society Arboriculture, American Forestry Association.

Interests

• Avocations: canoeing, cross-country skiing, hiking, reading, philosophy.

Connections

Married Eleanor Challen, June 16, 1973.

Father:

Harry Leon Laursen

Mother:

Mary Lou Laursen

Spouse:

Eleanor Challen