B.A. in Physics from Cornell University (1957)

Ph.D. in Biophysics from Yale University (1962)

Post-Doctoral research at Yale and Princeton Universities

Formerly a Research Associate at University of Minnesota in Department of Genetics and Cell Biology (Dec. 1965 to Sept. 1974)

Bush Leadership Fellow (1983-1986)

M.P.A., J.F.K. School of Government, Harvard University (1986)

LEGISLATIVE EXPERIENCE

First elected to State House of Representatives in 1972

Elected to 16th term, 2002 election

Speaker Pro Tempore, 1994, 1995, 1996

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

Governmental Operations, Lead DFL Member

State Government Finance

Environment and Natural Resources Finance

Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCMR)

2005 Capitol Centennial Commission

OTHER EXPERIENCE

American Association for the Advancement of Science

Chair of the Section on General Interest in Science

Former Chair of Section on Societal Impacts of Science and Engineering - Elected Fellow (1991)

National Conference of Lawyers and Scientists - Former Member

Council of State Governments

Environmental Task Force - Former Chair and Member

State Environmental Initiative, United States - Asia Environmental Partnership (US- AEP) - Member of Advisory Committee

Sound Science Advisory Board

National Conference of State Legislators

Genetics Task Force

Moderator of Panel on Agricultural Issues - Genetics and Public Policy Conference May, 1999 and Genetics Task Force, December, 1999

Starbase, Inc. (a project of the State Department of Military Affairs, to enhance the teaching of science and technology to inner city youth) - Board Member

Maternal and Child Health Bureau Workshop on Genetics Issues in Maternal and Child Health for State Policy Makers - Planning Committee Member, December, 1999

SELECTED RECENT ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Minnesota Society American Institute of Architects: (1990) Special Award for "her efforts in the State Legislature and especially her authorship of the Art in State Buildings Bill."

The Coalition for National Girls and Women in Sports Day in Minnesota, 1995: "For vision, commitment and tireless effort in the political arena for girls and women in sport."

Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE) Better Government Service Award: 1995 Legislator of the Year.

Minnesota Journal of Law and Politics. (1995) Listed as one of 200 most influential Minnesotans (one of two DFL House members.)

Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine, December 1995: Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act listed as "The Best Law" in "The Best Ever" Section.