Electrical Assistant

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January 28, 2013

Kenneth Wilson

I am interested in microbial biogeography and diversity. The following questions are of

greatest interest to me: (1) If the thesis that all microbes are everywhere is true, why are

there millions of different species instead of a few hundred? (2) When does genetic drift

result in a new species of microbe. (3) What environmental factors are the biggest

drivers for speciation?

I am currently assisting with culturing and identification of fungal isolates from soils

collected at high altitudes.

Email: ***.******@**********.***

Education:

ABD for Ph.D., Biological Computer Laboratory, University of Illinois (1976)

MS, University of Illinois, Biological Computer Laboratory, Dept. of Electrical

Engineering (1974)

BS, Oklahoma State University, Electrical Engineering (1972)

Positions:

2005-present Research Assistant, Alpine Microbial Observatory

2001-present Boulder Water Resources Advisory Board

1998-present Senior Consultant, Boulder Telecommunications Consultants

1995-1998 Director, Local Services Organization, AT&T

1980-1995 Bell Labs Member of Technical Staff

1972-1977 Research Assistant, Biological Computer Laboratory, Univ of Ill.

Honors:

1971 Etta Kappa Nu Engineering Honor Society

Professional Societies:

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers