Tor Pershing Schultz

Background

Schultz, Tor Pershing was born on September 10, 1953 in Miami, Florida, United States. Son of Harry Pershing and Pearle (Henrickson) Schultz.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Florida, 1975; Master of Science, North Carolina State University, 1978; Doctor of Philosophy, North Carolina State University, 1981.

Career

From assistant professor to professor Forest Products Laboratory, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, since 1981; adjunct professor of chemistry, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, since 1992.

Achievements

• Tor Pershing Schultz has been listed as a noteworthy Chemistry educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American College of Surgeons cellulose division (chairman 1995), American Wood Preserver's Association, Society Wood Science Technology, Technology Association Pulp & Paper Industry, active Lions, Xi Sigma Phi (national secretary 1992-1994), Phi Kappa Phi, Gamma Sigma Delta.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, biking, corvair, gardening.

Connections

Married Emily Butler, December 31, 1977.

Father:

Harry Pershing Schultz

Mother:

Pearle (Henrickson) Schultz

Spouse:

Emily Butler