Background
Wurster, Charles Frederick was born on August 1, 1930 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Charles Frederick and Helen B. (Schmittberger) Wurster.
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Charles Frederick Wurster
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Charles Frederick Wurster, American Environmental scientist, educator. Research on DDT, Polychlorinated Biphenyls, other chlorinated hydrocarbons, effects on phytoplankton, birds; relationship between environmental sciences and public policy; instrumental in banning several insecticides, including DDT, Dieldrin and Aldrin. Ecological tourism.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Haverford College, 1952; Master of Science, U. Delaware, 1954; Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1957.
Career
Teaching assistant, U. Delaware, 1952-1954;
research assistant, Stanford University, 1954-1957;
Fulbright fellow, Innsbruck, Austria, 1957-1958;
research chemist, Monsanto Research Corporation, 1959-1962;
research associate biological science, Dartmouth College, 1962-1965;
assistant professor biological science, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1965-1970;
associate professor environmental science, Marine Sciences Research Center, 1970-1994;
professor emeritus, Marine Sciences Research Center, since 1994. Visiting professor Macquarie U., Sydney, Australia, 1988. Founding trustee, secretary, member Executive Committee Environmental Defense Fund, Inc., since 1967.
Member adminstr's. pesticide policy advising committee Environmental Protection Agency, 1975-1978.
Achievements
Membership
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member Defenders of Wildlife (director 1975-1984, 87-96), National Parks and Conservation Association (trustee 1970-1979).
Connections
Married Eva M. Tank-Nielsen, August 26, 1970. Children: Steven Hadley, Nina F., Erik Frederick.
