Background
Mertz, David Byron was born on July 10, 1934 in Sandusky, Ohio, United States. Son of Henry William and Mary (Hettrick) Mertz.
Mertz, David Byron was born on July 10, 1934 in Sandusky, Ohio, United States. Son of Henry William and Mary (Hettrick) Mertz.
Bachelor of Science, University of Chicago, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1965.
Assistant professor, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1966-1969; associate professor, professor biology, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1969-1995; professor emeritus, University of Illinois, Chicago, since 1995. Visiting professor University College, Dublin, Ireland, 1979-1980.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member Ecological Society American, Society Study Evolution. M C.
Married Sarah Burnham, January 1961 (divorced 1986).