Edward Lee Schneider

Background

Schneider, Edward Lee was born on September 14, 1947 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Edward John and Elizabeth (Mathews) Schneider.

Education

Bachelor, Control Washington U., 1969; Master of Science, Control Washington U., 1971; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1974.

Career

From assistant to associate professor botany, S.W. Texas State University, San Marcos, 1974-1984; professor, S.W. Texas State University, San Marcos, 1984-1994; chairman biology department, S.W. Texas State University, San Marcos, 1984-1989; dean science, S.W. Texas State University, San Marcos, 1989-1992; executive director, Santa Barbara (California) Botanic Garden, since 1992.

Achievements

• Edward Lee Schneider has been listed as a noteworthy Botanic garden administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Texas Academy Science (president 1992-1993). Member International Water Lily Society (board directors, secretary 1989-1996, inducted into Hall of Fame, Award of Appreciation 1997), International Pollination Congress, National Council Deans.

Connections

Married Sandra Lee Alfarone, August 2, 1968. Children: Kenneth L., Cassandra L.

Father:

Edward John Schneider

Mother:

Elizabeth (Mathews) Schneider

Spouse:

Sandra Lee Alfarone

child:

Cassandra L. Schneider

child:

Kenneth L. Schneider