Background
Kistner, David Harold was born on July 30, 1931 in Cincinnati. Son of Harold Adolf and Hilda (Gick) Kistner.
Kistner, David Harold was born on July 30, 1931 in Cincinnati. Son of Harold Adolf and Hilda (Gick) Kistner.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Chicago, 1952; Bachelor of Science, University of Chicago, 1956; Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1957.
Instructor, U. Rochester, 1957-1959; instructor, assistant professor biology, California State University, Chico, 1959-1964; associate professor, California State University, Chico, 1964-1967; professor, California State University, Chico, 1967-1992; professor emeritus, California State University, Chico, since 1992; research associate, Field Museum Natural History, since 1967; research associate, Atlantica Ecological Research Station, Salisbury, Zimbabwe, 1970-1995; Chief Executive Officer, Kistner family Trust, since 1982. Director Shinner Institute Study Interrelated Insects, 1968-1975. Consultant-developer DowAgro Sciences, Indianapolis.
Patron American Museum Natural History. Life member Republican National Committee, since 1980. Fellow Explorers Club, California Academy Sciences.
Member American Association of University Professors, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Entomological Society American, Pacific Coast Entomological Society, Kansas Entomological Society, American Society Naturalists, American Society Zoologists, Society Study of Systematic Zoology, International Society Study of Social Insects, Museum National History (life), Chico State College Associations (charter).
Married Alzada A. Carlisle, August 8, 1957. Children— Alzada H., Kymry Marie Carlisle.