George H. Lauff, Director Emeritus

Dr. Lauff received his BS in Zoology from MSU (Michigan State College at the time) and his PhD from Cornell University.  His past associations include the University of Michigan, the University of Georgia, and the Sapelo Island Research Foundation.

He returned to MSU in 1964 (as resident director) to lead the development of KBS into a national and internationally recognized center for ecological research.  Dr. Lauff retired in 1989.

In 1990, The George H. Lauff Scholarship fund for students was established.  In 2004, Dr. Lauff donated his home to MSU.  The proceeds from the sale of the property went directly to the scholarship fund.

Dr. Lauff makes his home in Kalamazoo.