Background
Stidd, Benton Maurice was born on June 30, 1936 in Bloomington, Indiana, United States.
Stidd, Benton Maurice was born on June 30, 1936 in Bloomington, Indiana, United States.
Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1954-1958; Master of Science, Emporia (Kansas) U., 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1968.
Teacher, Wheatland (Indiana) High School, 1958-1962; teacher, North Knox High School, Edwardsport, Indiana, 1964-1965; assistant professor, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1968-1970; professor biology, We. Illinois U., Macomb, since 1970; department chairman, We. Illinois U., Macomb, 1980-1989.
Member Botanical Society of America, Society Systematic Biology, International Society for History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Biology, International Organization Palebotany, Illinois Academy of Sciences.
Son of Benjamin David and Alma Mae (Selzer) S. Divorced; children: Beth, Laura, Kelly, Faye, Reva.