Benito Ching Tan

Background

Tan, Benito Ching was born on August 30, 1948 in Manila, The Philippines. Son of Chin-Kee and Dy (Ching) Tan. came to the United States, 1983.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology Education summa cum laude, Far Eastern U., 1968; Master of Science in Botany, U. The Philippines, Diliman, 1974; Doctor of Philosophy in Botany, U. B.C., Vancouver, 1981.

Career

Assistant professor botany, U. The Philippines, Los Banos, Laquna, 1981-1987; bryophyte curator Museum Natural History, U. The Philippines, Los Banos, Laquna, 1981-1987; curatorial assistant Botany Herbarium, New York Botan. Garden, Bronx and New York City, 1988-1989; research associate bryology Farlow Herbarium, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, since 1990. Project coordinator Moss Flora of China, 1992-1994.

Achievements

• Benito Ching Tan has been listed as a noteworthy Botanist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Association Bryologist, Committee World Most Endangered Mosses.

Interests

• Avocations: hiking, reading, traveling.

Connections

Father:

Chin-Kee Tan

Mother:

Dy (Ching) Tan