It is with great sadness that we share the passing of John Talbott. John began working for the Wood Technology Section at Washington State College, now WSU, in 1955. While working full time, he completed a bachelor’s degree in chemistry at WSU in 1960. Then in 1972, at the age of 57, Talbott earned a master’s degree in wood utilization at the UI. He then did consultant work after retiring from WSU in 1977.
John was known professionally for his innovative building methods and structural systems. He also was known for his research on particleboard. Many of his building techniques and much of his research aimed at reducing waste of forest products, energy and living space. His interests were broad and he never stopped learning new things.
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