Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Michael W. Kirst, PhD, with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Dr. Kirst celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process. Dr. Kirst is an expert in his chosen field, having accumulated almost six decades of experience. Known for his professional longevity, he taught as a professor of education at Stanford University in California from 1969 to 2007. Furthermore, he was the longest serving president of the California State Board of Education, having served two terms between 1977 and 1981, and from 2011 until 2019. Since stepping down from these positions, Dr. Kirst maintains his status with Stanford University as a professor emeritus of education and business administration by courtesy.