Clayton M. White

Background

White, Clayton M. was born on April 19, 1936 in Afton, New York, United States. Son of Mondell and Reita (Thurman) White.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Zoology, University Utah, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology, University Utah, 1968.

Career

Instructor, U. Kansas, Lawrence, 1965-1966; research fellow, Cornell Univercity, Ithaca, New York, 1968-1970; from assistant professor to associate professor, Brigham Young U., Provo, Utah., 1970-1978; professor, Brigham Young U., Provo, Utah., since 1978. Consultant United States Atomic Energy Commission, Amchitka Island, Alaska, 1969-1973, United States Fish and Wildlife Svc., Anchorage, 1973-1975, Exxon, Inc., United States of America, Prince William Sound, Alaska, 1989-1992. Vertebrate ecologist United States Energy Research and Development Administration, Washington, 1975-1976.

Achievements

• Clayton M. White has been listed as a noteworthy science educator, environmental consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Views

God has a body that looks like human being, but God’s body is immortal, perfected, and has a glory that words can’t describe. Because people are His children, He knows and loves each of them individually. He has a plan to help His children find joy in this life and return to live with Him when this life is over.

Membership

Elected member American Ornithologists' Union.

Interests

• Avocations: outdoor activities, mountain climbing, conservation activities.

Connections

Married Merle Tanner, March 19, 1959. Children: Craig, Kelly, Tod, Kip, Jana.

Father:

Mondell White

Mother:

Reita (Thurman) White

Spouse:

Merle Tanner

child:

Tod White

child:

Jana White

child:

Kip White

child:

Craig White

child:

Kelly White