Kendall, Ronald J. 2024-07-24
This is the second interview with Ronald J. Kendall, who continues to discuss his professional career in the field of environmental toxicology. Dr. Kendall recaps where the last interview ended with how he got a grant with Ciba-Geigy. He then recalls highlights and pivotal moments during his time at Western Washington before making the decision to return to Clemson. The rest of the interview focuses on wrapping up his time at Western Washington, getting his program at Clemson established, and working in collaboration with Pete Dye on environmental protections on a golf course in Kiawah, South Carolina.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Ronald J. Kendall
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: July 24, 2024
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Monte Monroe
Length: 02:05:56 (2 hours 5 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction; professorship at Western Washington State University; Getting a grant from Ciba-Geigy; winning a research award; Partnerships and relationships with other companies; Projects he worked on with Ciba-Geigy; How the Environmental Protection Agency operated in the 1980s; the importance of scientific studies; The Iowa project; Decision to return to Clemson; Finishing up at Western Washington and getting the facility built at Clemson; Moving back to South Carolina; being a pioneer in the field; Requesting a formal review of his program at Clemson; Working with Pete Dye on the Kiawah golf course; Closing remarks and discussion
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. 2024-04-25 ; Kendall, Ronald J. 2024-07-25
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