Andrew J Olson

Hello, my name is Andrew Olson. I am a linguistics researcher with experience working in Africa and Asia. I've studied at a number of universities, including University of Northwestern, Dallas International University and SIL-UND.

Research Portfolio

I've been the primary contributor to over 75 different minority language dictionaries, 73 of which are tri-lingual dictionaries.

Notable Sponsored Dictionary Works Include:

• Kerewe - English Dictionary
• Ta Oi - English Dictionary
• Simuele - English Dictionary
• Dzalakha - English Dictionary
• Takpa - English Dictionary
• Sigulai / Sikule - English Dictionary
• Rombo - English Dictionary
• Katang - English Dictionary
• Pacoh - English Dictionary
• Wawonii - English Dictionary
• Sumbawa - English Dictionary
• Larantuka - English Dictionary
• Kaidapang - English Dictionary
• Banda Malay - English Dictionary
• Banda Eli - English Dictionary
• Kangean - English Dictionary
• Komodo - English Dictionary
• Tidore - English Dictionary
• Ebughu - English Dictionary
• Kur - English Dictionary
• Makasar - English Dictionary
• Toli-Toli - English Dictionary
• Katu - English Dictionary
• Tariang - English Dictionary
• Alak - English Dictionary
• Watubela - English Dictionary
• Lewotobi - English Dictionary
• Maba - English Dictionary
• Waru - English Dictionary
• Patani - English Dictionary
• Gebe - English Dictionary
• Alor - English Dictionary
• Oy - English Dictionary
• Jeh - English Dictionary
• Geser-Gorom - English Dictionary
• Asilulu - English Dictionary
• Masiwang - English Dictionary
• Bati - English Dictionary
• Teor - English Dictionary
• Wakasihu - English Dictionary
• Makian West - English Dictionary
• Boano - English Dictionary
• Hitu - English Dictionary
• Ambelau - English Dictionary
• Sula - English Dictionary
• Asmat - English Dictionary
• Seit-Kaitetu - English Dictionary
• Makian East - English Dictionary
• Laha - English Dictionary
• Asmat - English Dictionary
• Katitu - English Dictionary
• Phunoi - English Dictionary
• Sila - English Dictionary
• Badui - English Dictionary
• Alor - English Dictionary
• Ulumanda - English Dictionary
• Gamkonora - English Dictionary
• Bungku - English Dictionary
• Luhu - English Dictionary
• Batuley - English Dictionary
• Manipa - English Dictionary
• Bit - English Dictionary
• Lao Khang - English Dictionary
• Duano - English Dictionary
• Panna - English Dictionary
• Alak - English Dictionary
• Sou - English Dictionary
• Sapuan - English Dictionary
• Laophang - English Dictionary
• Iha - English Dictionary
• Kalisusu - English Dictionary
• Bintauna - English Dictionary
• Karey - English Dictionary
• Malimpung - English Dictionary
• Mangole - English Dictionary
• Pancana - English Dictionary
• Bahau - English Dictionary
• Bolango - English Dictionary
• Kayan, Mendalam - English Dictionary
• Jangkang - English Dictionary

Endorsements and Awards

• All Minnesota Academic Team, 2009

Research Funding

Funding for ongoing linguistics research is provided from generous donors in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I'm the founder and CEO of They Need the Bible, and Dictionary Builders International.

Private donations to these charities have provided funding for the many dictionaries we've been able to produce.