Dennis Helder, Ph.D.

Personal Information

I'd like to first introduce my family:

Susan This is my wife, Susan. We were married in 1978 and have the five children shown below. Aside from obviously being a full-time mother, she is a registered nurse and works as the Bryant Clinic. We met at SDSU and the rest, as they say, is history.

Virginia is our oldest and a senior at SDSU majoring in graphic design. She is married and expecting her first child.

Ben Ben is 20 and serving with his SD Army National Guard unit in the Middle East. When he returns, he hopes to continue his education in Software Engineering here at SDSU.

Camden is in the 11th grade and active in cross-country, track and basketball (he's 6'7").

Lara is in the eighth grade and has decided to be a missionary when she grows up. She is very good with young children--anyone need a babysitter?

Ethan Ethan, our youngest, is in the 6th grade. He likes to keep active with football, basketball, violin and flute, and video games.

Secondly, some information on me:

As far as my own vital statistics, I was born in 1957; grew up on a farm near Canton, SD; graduated from SDSU with B.S. degrees in Animal Science and Electrical Engineering, and an M.S. in Engineering. My Ph.D. is from North Dakota State University; We currently reside on the northern edge of Kingsbury County. I'm a school board member in the DeSmet School District. We are committed christians and attend the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in DeSmet. When time permits, my favorite activities are flying, hunting, shooting, fishing, horseback riding, and reading. Anytime I can spend with my family is always special.

	This is my wife, Susan. We were married in 1978 and have the five children shown below. Aside from obviously being a full-time mother, she is a registered nurse and works as the Bryant Clinic. We met at SDSU and the rest, as they say, is history.
	Virginia is our oldest and a senior at SDSU majoring in graphic design. She is married and expecting her first child.
	Ben is 20 and serving with his SD Army National Guard unit in the Middle East. When he returns, he hopes to continue his education in Software Engineering here at SDSU.
	Camden is in the 11th grade and active in cross-country, track and basketball (he's 6'7").
	Lara is in the eighth grade and has decided to be a missionary when she grows up. She is very good with young children--anyone need a babysitter?
	Ethan, our youngest, is in the 6th grade. He likes to keep active with football, basketball, violin and flute, and video games.