Royce Engstrom

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Royce Engstrom
Alma mater University of Nebraska Omaha
University of Wisconsin, Madison
SpouseMary Engstrom
Scientific career
Fields Chemistry
Institutions University of Montana

Royce C. Engstrom is an American chemist and university administrator.

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Early life and education

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 Omaha 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

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

He and his wife Mary have two children. [10]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Moy, Chelsi (October 10, 2010). "A curious man (2nd clipping)". The Missoulian. p. 8. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
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  3. ↑ Stegmeir, Mary (January 27, 2006). "Finalist: UW-EC can lead nation". Leader-Telegram. p. 7. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  4. ↑ Moy, Chelsi (September 14, 2010). "On-campus interview". The Missoulian. p. 1. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  5. ↑ "University breaks ground on Native American Center". The Montana Standard. April 21, 2008. pp. A3. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  6. ↑ Moy, Chelsi (October 10, 2010). "A curious man (1st clipping)". The Missoulian. p. 1. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  7. ↑ "BREAKING: UM President Royce Engstrom to resign". Montana Kaimin. December 1, 2016. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  8. ↑ "BREAKING: Engstrom to return to UM as chemistry professor". Montana Kaimin. April 5, 2017. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  9. ↑ Neuman, Matthew (April 5, 2017). "BREAKING: Engstrom to return to UM as chemistry professor". Montana Kaimin. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Board of Directors + - String Orchestra of the Rockies". August 3, 2019. Retrieved February 24, 2025.

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