PhD, Physical Chemistry, University of North Dakota, 1972-1976
BS, Chemistry, University of North Dakota, 1967-1971
Professional Experience
PhD, Physical Chemistry, University of North Dakota, 1972-1976
BS, Chemistry, University of North Dakota, 1967-1971
Visiting Professor, Concordia College, 2015-2016
Vice President, Research and Economic Development, University of North Dakota, 2009-2014
Research Associate, Smithsonian Institution, 2008-2011
Director, Beltsville Area, United States Department of Agriculture, 1996-2008
Political Experience
PhD, Physical Chemistry, University of North Dakota, 1972-1976
BS, Chemistry, University of North Dakota, 1967-1971
Visiting Professor, Concordia College, 2015-2016
Vice President, Research and Economic Development, University of North Dakota, 2009-2014
Research Associate, Smithsonian Institution, 2008-2011
Director, Beltsville Area, United States Department of Agriculture, 1996-2008
Candidate, North Dakota State Senate, District 17, 2018
Religious, Civic, and other Memberships
PhD, Physical Chemistry, University of North Dakota, 1972-1976
BS, Chemistry, University of North Dakota, 1967-1971
Visiting Professor, Concordia College, 2015-2016
Vice President, Research and Economic Development, University of North Dakota, 2009-2014
Research Associate, Smithsonian Institution, 2008-2011
Director, Beltsville Area, United States Department of Agriculture, 1996-2008
Candidate, North Dakota State Senate, District 17, 2018
Vice President, Eastern North Dakota Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2015-present
Member, Board of Directors, Prairie Public Broadcasting, present
Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science
Former Member, Board of Directors, Grand Forks Senior Center
Vice Chair, Board of Directors, United Way of Grand Forks
Former Chair, Committee on Base Realignment and Closure, Baltimore Regional Initiative Developing Genuine Equality
Member, Get Out the Vote/Voter Registration Committee
Former President, Grand Forks Noon Rotary Club
Golden Member, Gyda Varden Lodge
Former President, Rotary Club of College Park, Maryland
Former District Chair, Rotary Leadership Institute
Chair, Societal Impact of Science and Engineering, American Association for the Advancement of Science
Former Member, Sons of Norway International Board of Directors
Hunger Leader, Synods Hunger and Justice Committee, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
District Four President, Sons of Norway International, 1988-1990
Other Info
— Awards:
Presidential Scholar, (North Dakota's top female high school graduate). Presented by Lyndon B. Johnson, 1967.
Chester Fritz Scholar, University of North Dakota, 1967-1971. (All undergraduate expenses paid).
Arthur S. Flemming Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement by a Federal Employee, 1989.
Award of Appreciation from ARS Administrator for service on Agency Human Resource Management Task Force, 1993.
WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) Award: Outstanding Female Scientist in the Federal Government, 1993.
Certificate of Appreciation from USDA Office of Advocacy and Enterprise for Outstanding Contributions to the USDA Federal Women's Program and the 1993 National Training Conference for Women, 1993.
Cash award from Secretary of Agriculture Espy for "Enhancing Cooperation with Other Agencies and the State Government to Strengthen PWA Research Programs," 1994.
Honorary Membership, Executive Potential Program Alumni Association, 1996.
Sioux Award, University of North Dakota Alumni Foundation, 1998. (Highest alumni honor).
Distinguished Chemistry Alumni Lecturer, University of North Dakota, 1998.
Federal Energy and Water Management Award, United States Department of Energy, 1998.
National Award for "Vision and Leadership" from Human Resources Division of ARS.
Presidential Rank Award of Meritorious Executive, Administration of William J. Clinton, 1999.
Power Champion Award, United States Department of Energy, 2002.
Featured in 2003 President's Report, University of North Dakota.
Outstanding Achievement Award, United Soybean Board, 2005.
Selected for "Distinguished Alumni: Some Notable Examples," portrait gallery and booklet, University of North Dakota, 2005.
Innovator of the Year, Public Sector. Prince George's County (MD) Technology Awards, 2006.
Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science, 2011
Distinguished Alumna, Grand Forks Central High School, 2016.
