Alan G. Merten
| Alan G. Merten | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
December 27, 1941 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Nationality | United States |
| Institutions |
George Mason University University of Florida |
| Alma mater |
Stanford University University of Wisconsin-Madison |
| Known for | Being the President of George Mason University |
Alan Gilbert Merten (born December 27, 1941)[1] was the President of George Mason University.[2]
Biography
Early life
Merten received an undergraduate degree in mathematics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a masters in Computer science from Stanford University, and a PhD in Computer Science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Career
Merten began his academic career as an engineering professor at the University of Michigan. Later he deaned the College of Business Administration at the University of Florida. Next he served as the dean of the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. Merten joined George Mason University as president of in 1996.[2] Merten left George Mason University on June 30, 2012.[2]
Personal life
Merten is married to Sally Merten, and they have two children and four grandsons.[2]
References
- ↑ R.R. Bowker Company. Database Publishing Group (2009). American Men & Women of Science. 5. Thomson/Gale. ISBN 9781414433059. Retrieved 2015-03-09.
- 1 2 3 4 de Vise, Daniel; Rein, Lisa (March 23, 2011). "Alan G. Merten to retire as George Mason University president". Washington Post. Retrieved 22 October 2015.