Ann Gleason Ferris

Background

Ferris, Ann Gleason was born on September 18, 1945 in Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Bernard W. and Mary A. Gleason.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Simmons College, 1967; Master of Science, U. Massachusetts, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Massachusetts, 1978.

Career

Dietitian, Seiler's Food Corporation, Waltham, Massachusetts, 1970-1973; research assistant department food, science and nutrition, U. Massachusetts, Amherst, 1973-1978; assistant professor nutrition science, U. Connecticut, Storrs, 1978-1985; associate professor, U. Connecticut, Storrs, 1985-1991; professor, U. Connecticut, Storrs, since 1991; head department nutrition science, U. Connecticut, Storrs, since 1991. Nutrition coordinator Connecticut Chemosensory Clinical Research Center, Farmington, since 1986.

Achievements

• Ann Gleason Ferris has been listed as a noteworthy Nutritionist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Dietetic Association, American Institute Nutrition, American Society Clinical Nutrition, Association Chemoreception Sciences.

Connections

Married William P. Ferris, Dec.26, 1966. Children: Laura M., Ellen B.

Father:

Bernard W. Gleason

Mother:

Mary A. Gleason

Spouse:

William P. Ferris

child:

Laura M. Ferris

child:

Ellen B. Ferris