Brian Josiah Alters

Background

Alters, Brian Josiah was born on February 13, 1959 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Charles Josiah and Ruthmay (Smally) Alters.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, University of Southern California Doctor of Philosophy, University of Southern California, 1996.

Career

Teacher oceanography H.S., Orange County, California, 1977-1986; teacher biology, Orange County, California, 1981-1986; teacher physics & life science, designer/instructor Classroom at Sea, Orange County, California, 1984-1986; science department chairman, Orange County, California, 1981-1986; president, owner, Origin Films, Inc., 1986-1991; biochemistry research scientist, Los Angeles County Museum Natural History, 1990-1991; police officer, Santa Ana, California, 1989-1990; associate education Philosophy of Education Research Center, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, since 1991. Invited featured speaker NSTA national conference, 1997, speaker numerous colleges. Presenter various national meetings, conferences and workshops.

Achievements

• Brian Josiah Alters has been listed as a noteworthy Science educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Ednl. Research Association, Association for Education of Teachers in Science, International History, Philosophy and Science Tchg. Group, National Association Biology Teachers, National Association Research in Science Tchg., National Center Science Education, National Science Teachers Association, Philosophy of Science Association, Society Social Studies of Science, PhiDelta Kappa (Harvard chapter).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, writing, tennis, karate, terrestrial and underwater photography.

Connections

Married Sandra Mary Gottfried, August 20, 1994.

Father:

Charles Josiah Alters

Mother:

Ruthmay (Smally) Alters

Spouse:

Sandra Mary Gottfried