Background
Sperling, Calvin Ross was born on February 7, 1957 in Alexandria, Minnesota, United States. Son of Clarence Edward and Doris Edna (Steen) Sperling.
Sperling, Calvin Ross was born on February 7, 1957 in Alexandria, Minnesota, United States. Son of Clarence Edward and Doris Edna (Steen) Sperling.
Bachelor of Science, North Dakota State University, 1979; Master of Science, Harvard University, 1981; Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1987.
Biologist, Fish and Wildlife Svc., Fergus Falls, Minnesota, 1979; botanical consultant Agricultural Research Svc., USDA, Beltsville, Maryland., 1984; research consultant, USDA, Beltsville, 1987-1989; plant exploration officer, USDA, Beltsville, since 1989; research assistant, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1985-1986.
Member American Society Plant Taxonomists, Society Conservation Biology, Society Ecohonic Botany, Crop Science Society American, Botanical Society American.
Married Debra Jean Gilmore, July 15, 1989.