Background
Kupka, Thomas Keith was born on August 28, 1942 in Minneapolis. Son of A. John and Audrey Elizabeth (Estenson) Kupka.
forest and plant geneticist researcher
Kupka, Thomas Keith was born on August 28, 1942 in Minneapolis. Son of A. John and Audrey Elizabeth (Estenson) Kupka.
Bachelor of Science, School Forestry, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, Institute Forest Plants and Germaination, Munich, 1968. Doctor of Forest Science, Institute Forest Reproduction, Munich, 1968.
Owner, Parkway Electric, Minneapolis, 1970-1996; owner, Applied Research Inc., Minneapolis, since 1972; owner, director, Institute for Light Energy, Minneapolis, since 1984. Consultant in field.
Member, officer Phillips Neighborhood Association, 1987. Election judge City of Minneapolis, since 1982. Second lieutenant United States National Guard, 1969-1972.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Chemical Society, American Association Scientists, Society Advanced Studies (treasurer 1988-1989), New York Academy of Sciences.
Married Kathleen Hodgins (divorced). Married Toni Rae Stobb, July 3, 1982. Children Konaad, Michelle, Laura.