Donald Evenson
Donald Evenson | |
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Evenson in 1996 | |
| Born | Donald Paul Evenson October 30, 1940 Story City, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | March 20, 2025 (aged 84) Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Augustana College University of Colorado Boulder |
| Occupation(s) | Biologist, chemist |
Donald Paul Evenson (October 30, 1940 – March 20, 2025) was an American biologist and chemist.[1][2]
Life and career
Evenson was born in Story City, Iowa, the son of Harold and Mildred Evenson.[3] He attended Augustana College, earning his BA degree in biology and chemistry in 1964. He also attended the University of Colorado Boulder, earning his PhD degree in cell and molecular biology in 1968, which after earning his degrees, he worked as a postdoctoral fellow at Florida State University.[4]
Evenson served as a professor in the department of biology and microbiology at South Dakota State University from 1983 to 2006.[1][5][6] During his years as a professor, in 1996, he was named a distinguished professor.[2]
Death
Evenson died on March 20, 2025, in Brookings, South Dakota, at the age of 84.[7]
References
- ^ a b "Noted biologist will join SDSU staff". Argus-Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. April 6, 1983. p. 15. Retrieved July 6, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Chemistry professor honored for work". Argus-Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. April 30, 1996. p. 24. Retrieved July 6, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Donald P Evenson". 1950 United States Federal Census. Retrieved July 6, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)
- ^ "Donald Paul Evenson". Legacy. Retrieved July 6, 2025 – via Legacy.com.
- ^ "Dr. Evenson". SCSA Diagnostics. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
- ^ "Donald Evenson". South Dakota State University. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
- ^ "Donald Paul Evenson". Echovita. Retrieved July 6, 2025.