Background
Pierce, Benjamin Allen was born on November 15, 1953 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of John Rush and Amanda (Allen) Pierce.
Pierce, Benjamin Allen was born on November 15, 1953 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of John Rush and Amanda (Allen) Pierce.
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Southern Methodist University, 1976. Doctor of Philosophy, University Colorado, 1980.
Research assistant University Colorado, Boulder, 1979-1980. Assistant professor biology Connecticut College, New London, 1980-1984, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 1984-1988, associate professor biology, 1988—2005. Professor biology Southwestern University, Georgetown, since 2005, professor Lillinn Nelson Pratt chair.
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Married Marlene Francis Tyrrell, July 19, 1980. Children: Sarah Elizabeth, Michael Stephen.