Background
Kieft, Thomas Lamar was born on February 6, 1951.
Kieft, Thomas Lamar was born on February 6, 1951.
Bachelor in Biology, Carleton College, 1973. Master of Science in Biology, New Mexico Highlands University, 1978. Doctor of Philosophy in Biology, University New Mexico, 1983.
Laboratory scientist serology department, Scientific Laboratory Division, Albuquerque, 1978-1980; teaching assistant biology Department, University New Mexico, Albuquerque, 1980-1981; assistant curator microbiology collection, Museum Southwestern Biology, Department Biology, U. New Mexico, Albuquerque, 1981-1982; assistant professor, Division Science and Mathematics, New Mexico Highlands U., Las Vegas, 1982-1983; visiting assistant research microbiologist, Department Plan and Soil Biology, University of California, Berkeley, 1983-1985; assistant professor department biology, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, 1985-1989; associate professor, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, 1989-1993; professor, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, since 1993; chairman, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, since 1991.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Microbiology (New Mexico branch secretary-treasurer since 1988, branch representative to the board education and training 1985-1988, nominating committee division N 1988, host state meeting at New Mexico Tech, 1989), Sigma Xi (local membership committee 1985-1988, treasurer 1989, vice president 1990-1991).
Married; 1 child.