Background
Wiersma, Cornelis Adrianus Gerrit was born on October 10, 1905 in Naaldwyk, Holland. Son of Klaas and Cornelia (Rystenbil) Wiersma.
Wiersma, Cornelis Adrianus Gerrit was born on October 10, 1905 in Naaldwyk, Holland. Son of Klaas and Cornelia (Rystenbil) Wiersma.
Bachelor of Science, Leiden University, 1926. Master of Science, Utrecht University, 1929, Doctor of Philosophy (Dondersfonds research fellow), 1933.
Came to the United States, 1934.
Member faculty Utrecht University, Holland, 1929-1934. Member of faculty California Institute Technology, Pasadena, 1934-1979, professor biology, 1947-1979. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Zoological Society, Society General Physiology.
Married Jeanne J. Netten, December 21, 1932.