Background
Rechtschaffen, Allan was born on December 8, 1927 in New York City. Son of Philip and Sylvia (Yaeger) Rechtschaffen.
Psychology educator sleep researcher
Rechtschaffen, Allan was born on December 8, 1927 in New York City. Son of Philip and Sylvia (Yaeger) Rechtschaffen.
Bachelor of Science, City College of New York, 1949. Master of Arts, City College of New York, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1956.
Psychologist Fergus Falls (Minnesota) State Hospital, 1951-1953. Lecturer Northwestern University Chicago, 1956-1957. Research psychologist Veterans Administration Hospital, 1956-1957.
Professor psychology University Chicago, 1957-1995. Professor emeritus, since 1996. Director Sleep Research Laboratory University Chicago, 1958-1999.
Member Sleep Research Society (president 1978-1982, Distinguished Scientist award 1989), World Federation Sleep Research Societies (Lifetime Achievement award 1999).
Married Karen Ann Wold, March 16, 1979. Children: Laura, Katherine, Amy.