Background
Stiffey, Arthur Van Buren was born on April 16, 1918 in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Homer F. and Ruby A. (Forsythe) Stiffey.
Stiffey, Arthur Van Buren was born on April 16, 1918 in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Homer F. and Ruby A. (Forsythe) Stiffey.
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, University Pittsburgh, 1940. Master of Science in Microbiology, Lehigh University, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science, Fordham University, 1981.
Scientist, Lederle laboratories, Pearl River, New York, 1952-1976; assistant professor, chairman biology department, Ladycliff College, Highland Falls, New York, 1976-1981; postdoctoral, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, 1981-1983; scientist, Naval Oceanographic Research, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, 1983-1991; adjunct associate professor, U. New Orleans, 1991-1993; vice-president, director research, Lumitox Gulf, New Orleans, since 1993.
Lieutenant colonel United States Army Medical Corps. Fellow Explorers Club. Member Beta Beta Beta, Sigma Xi.
Married Helen F. Jancsik, June 14, 1941. Children: Artis, Arthur, Thomas, Helen, Stuart, Anne.