Aven Nelson | |
|---|---|
 Nelson circa 1909 | |
| Born | 24 March 1859 Lee County, Iowa |
| Died | 31 March 1952 (aged 93) Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Alma mater | University of Denver |
| Known for | President, University of Wyoming |
| Spouse(s) | Celia Alice Calhoun (1860-1929) Ruth E. Ashton (1896-1987) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany |
| Institutions | University of Wyoming |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | A.Nelson, A.Nels. |
Aven Nelson (March 24, 1859 – March 31, 1952) was an American botanist who specialized in plants of the Rocky Mountains. He was one of the founding professors of the University of Wyoming, where he taught for 55 years as professor and served as president (1918-1922). He served as president of the American Society of Plant Taxonomists and Botanical Society of America.[1][2]
- ^ "Aven Nelson, Biographical and Professional Information". American Heritage Center at the University of Wyoming. Archived from the original on 2016-01-27. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- ^ "Aven Nelson, Founding Member of UW, Botanist". storify.com. Archived from the original on 2016-01-27. Retrieved January 5, 2016.