Royce Engstrom
Royce Engstrom | |
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| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin, Madison |
| Spouse | Mary Engstrom |
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| Fields | Chemistry |
| Institutions | University of Montana |
Royce C. Engstrom is an American chemist and university administrator.
Early life and education
[edit]Engstrom was born in Michigan. His father was a mechanic and his mother was a homemaker. The family moved to Nebraska when he was four.[1]
He completed his undergraduate degree in chemistry at the University of Nebraska in 1975.[2] He was the first in his family to graduate college.[1]
Engstrom completed his PhD at the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1979.[2]
Career
[edit]From 1999-2004, Engstrom was the vice president for research and dean of graduate education at the University of South Dakota. He was also a tenured chemistry professor.[3]
In 2007 he became a provost at the University of Montana (UM).[4][5] He held the position for three years, until October 2010, when he became the 17th president of UM.[6] He left the position in 2016.[7][8] In 2018, it was reported that he would be returning to UM to teach chemistry.[9]
Personal life
[edit]He and his wife Mary have two children.[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Moy, Chelsi (October 10, 2010). "A curious man (2nd clipping)". The Missoulian. p. 8. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ a b [1]
- ^ Stegmeir, Mary (January 27, 2006). "Finalist: UW-EC can lead nation". Leader-Telegram. p. 7. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ Moy, Chelsi (September 14, 2010). "On-campus interview". The Missoulian. p. 1. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- ^ "University breaks ground on Native American Center". The Montana Standard. April 21, 2008. pp. A3. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- ^ Moy, Chelsi (October 10, 2010). "A curious man (1st clipping)". The Missoulian. p. 1. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ "BREAKING: UM President Royce Engstrom to resign". Montana Kaimin. December 1, 2016. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
- ^ "BREAKING: Engstrom to return to UM as chemistry professor". Montana Kaimin. April 5, 2017. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
- ^ Neuman, Matthew (April 5, 2017). "BREAKING: Engstrom to return to UM as chemistry professor". Montana Kaimin. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- ^ "Board of Directors + - String Orchestra of the Rockies". August 3, 2019. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
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