Personal Summary
I am a scientist and emeritus professor at California State University, Los Angeles, where I taught courses in biostatistics and biological modeling. My research interests are in the areas theoretical population ecology and population genetics, where I make use of my strong mathematical and computer programming skills. I also have a keen interest in the application of technological innovations to science education.
Biographical Information
Born 29 March 1955 in Cambridge, MassachusettsMarital Status - married, no children
Citizenship - United States
Education
| Ph.D., Zoology | May 1982 | University of Rhode Island, Kingston |
| M.S., Zoology | May 1979 | University of Rhode Island, Kingston |
| B.A., Biology | June 1976 | University of Massachusetts, Boston |
Positions
California State University, Los Angeles
| Emeritus Professor of Biology | Summer 2017 to present |
| Full Professor of Biology | Fall 1997 to Spring 2017 |
| Associate Professor of Biology | Fall 1992 to Summer 1997 |
| Assistant Professor of Biology | Fall 1988 to Summer 1992 |
California Institute of Technology
| Visiting Associate | Fall 2015 to Summer 2020 |
Rockefeller University, New York
| Assistant Professor | Fall 1987 to Summer 1988 |
| Research Associate | Fall 1985 to Summer 1987 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | Fall 1983 to Summer 1985 |
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
| Killam Postdoctoral Fellow | Fall 1982 to Summer 1983 |
Professional Affiliations
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- American Society of Naturalists
- Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society
- Ecological Society of America
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- Sigma Xi Honor Society
- Society for Mathematical Biology
- Southern California Academy of Sciences
Awards and Honors
- President's Distinguished Professor Award, California State University, Los Angeles, AY 2010-2011
- Nominee for the Wang Family Excellence Award, California State University, Los Angeles, 2006
- Quality Education for Minorities Richard Nicholson Award for Excellence in Science Teaching, 2006
- California State University, Los Angeles, Chapter Sigma Xi Award, 1999
- Outstanding Professor Award, California State University, Los Angeles, AY 1998-1999
- Cal State LA "Million Dollar Club" for exceeding $1M in external grant awards, October 1998
- Izaak Walton Killam Postdoctoral Fellowship, September 1982
- URI Graduate Research Fellowship, September 1980
- Rhode Island Chapter Sigma Xi award for best MS thesis in the biological sciences, November 1979
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude from University of Massachusetts, Boston, June 1976
- Environmental Internship, Audubon Society, Summer 1974
- Valedictorian, Notre Dame High School, June 1972