Background
Shabica, Charles Wright was born on January 2, 1943 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States. Son of Anthony Charles and Eleanor (Wright) Shabica.
geologist earth science educator
Shabica, Charles Wright was born on January 2, 1943 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States. Son of Anthony Charles and Eleanor (Wright) Shabica.
Bachelor in Geology, Brown U., 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1971.
Professor earth science, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, since 1971;
distinguished professor, 1991;
president, Shabica & Associations, Inc., Northfield, Illinois, since 1985. Chairman, Board Of Directors Aesti Corporation, 1991-1996. Research collaborator National Park Svc., 1978-1982, 89-.
Adjunct Professor College Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, 1980. Kellogg fellow Northeastern Illinois U., since 1979. Chairman Task Force on Lake Michigan, Chicago, 1986-1989.
Member Chicago Shoreline Protection Commission, 1987-1988. Consultant Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, 1991. Member Fort Sheridan Commission, 1989-1990.
Board of directors Winnetka (Illinois) History Society.
Commissioner, packmaster Boy Scouts American, Winnetka, Illinois, 1984-1988. Member International Association for Great Lakes Research, American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (board directors, president Great Lakes chapter), Sigma Xi.
Married Susan Ewing, December 30, 1967. Children: Jonathan, Andrew, Dana.