Nelson earns doctorate degree

Former Cathlamet resident Jacob Nelson received his Doctorate in Philosophy, Computer Science and Engineering, degree June 12 at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is the son of Rick and Mary Ann Nelson of Cathlamet. He graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1996 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma. He earned a masters degree at the UW, where he is doing post doctorate research.