Jonathan M. Nielson

Born: Ann Arbor, Michigan. Residence: Fairbanks, Alaska (1971-1989); Northern California (1989-present).Education: Army and Navy Academy, Carlsbad, California; Whittier College; University of California, Irvine (BA); University of Alaska, Fairbanks (MA); University of California, Santa Barbara (Ph.d.). Fields of study: American History (specialization diplomatic ); international relations. Profession: Academic scholar, author.Career: University of Alaska Fairbanks; Tanana Valley Community College; University of Maryland (Germany);California State University Sonoma;El Camino College; Columbia College; California State University Stanislaus;Cosumnes River College.Professor of history. Passion: teaching, research, writing.