Background
Rayburn, William Reed was born on April 7, 1940 in St. Louis. Son of James Robert and Ethyl M. (Miller) Rayburn.
microbiologist university administrator
Rayburn, William Reed was born on April 7, 1940 in St. Louis. Son of James Robert and Ethyl M. (Miller) Rayburn.
Bachelor, Washington University, St. Louis, 1963. Master of Arts, Indiana University, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, Indiana University, Bloomington, 1971.
Assistant professor, Washington State University, Pullman, 1969-1979;
associate professor, Washington State University, Pullman, 1979-1985;
professor, Washington State University, Pullman, since 1985;
chair of biology, Washington State University, Pullman, 1982-1987;
associate dean Graduate School, Washington State University, Pullman, 1987-1989;
associate vice provost, Washington State University, Pullman, since 1989;
associate director, Washington Technology Center, Pullman, since 1989;
director biotechnology group, Washington Technology Center, Pullman, since 1993;
director intellectual property center, Washington Technology Center, Pullman, since 1996;
president research foundation, Washington State University, since 1996. Editorial advisor International Phycological Society, 1981-1985. Trustee N.W. Scientific Association, 1986-1989.
Consultant CV Mosby Company, Publishers, St. Louis,1982-1985.
Board directors Washington State University Research Foundation, since 1991, Inland Empire Girl Scout Council, Spokane, Washington, 1987-1990. With United States Coast Guard Reserve, 1959-1967. Member American Institute Biological Sciences, American Society for Microbiology, Phycological Society of America, Washington Biotechnology biomedical Association (board directors since 1995), Sigma Xi (chapter president 1979).
Married Barbara Jean Lindblom Rayburn, August 26, 1967. Children: Jennifer Audrey, Christine Elisabeth.