Kendall, Ronald J. 2024-04-25
This interview features Ronald J. Kendall as he discusses his childhood, education, and early career in environmental toxicology. Kendall describes the impact his grandfather had on him growing up and how that led him into the field of environmental toxicology. He explains his educational journey and endeavors, before expanding on his early career as a professor of environmental toxicology. The last half of the interview focuses on pivotal moments in his early years that helped shape his future and the future of his field.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Ronald J. Kendall
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: April 25, 2024
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Monte Monroe
Length: 01:43:03 (1 hour 43 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and background information; fishing with his grandfather; Quail hunting; Finding a hunting partner; Working on getting his bachelor’s degree; Going to Clemson and studying insecticide chemical impacts on quail; Decision to pursue a PhD at Virginia Tech; Researching lead exposure in mourning doves; Post-doctoral research and getting a job as a university professor; Creating an international symposium in wildlife toxicology; Grants and partnerships with other organizations; closing remarks
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace
Related Interview: Kendall, Ronald J. 2024-07-24 ; Kendall, Ronald J. 2024-07-25
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