Charles David Boyer

Background

Boyer, Charles David was born on September 30, 1949 in Rock Island, Illinois, United States. Son of Alvin Samuel and Caddie Reba (Mason) Boyer.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Eastern Oregon State College, 1971. Master of Science in Genetics, Pennsylvania State University, 1974, Doctor of Philosophy in Genetics, Pennsylvania State University, 1976.

Career

Research assistant Pennsylvania State University, University Park 1971-1976, associate professor, 1982-1987, professor, since 1987. Postdoctoral scholar University California-Davis, 1976-1978. Assistant professor Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1978-1982.

Achievements

• Charles David Boyer has been listed as a noteworthy genetics educator, plant breeding researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society Plant Physiologists, Genetics Society of America, Botanical Society of America, American Genetics Association, International Society for Plant Molecular Biology, Sigma Xi. Lodge: Kiwanis (secretary since 1985).

Interests

• Golf; fishing; philately.

Connections

Married Mary Ellen Rutz, August 16, 1969. Children– Sabrina, Melanie.

Father:

Alvin Samuel Boyer

Mother:

Caddie Reba (Mason) Boyer

Spouse:

Mary Ellen Rutz

child:

Melanie Boyer

child:

Sabrina Boyer