Elaine Esther Wheaton

Background

Wheaton, Elaine Esther was born on June 11, 1952 in Biggar, Saskatchewan, Canada. Daughter of James Arthur and Edna Anna (Skog) Wheaton.

Education

Bachelor of Science with great distinction, U. Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, 1973; graduate with high honours with distinction, U. Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, 1974; Master of Science, U. Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, 1979.

Career

Research technologist, Saskatchewan Research Council, Saskatoon, 1973, 74-75; laboratory instructor, U. Saskatchewan, 1973-1974, 76-77; lecturer, U. Saskatchewan, 1977-1979; research assistant, Saskatchewan Institute of Pedology, Saskatoon, 1979; research scientist, Saskatchewan Research Council, Saskatoon, 1980-1989; lead scientist, Saskatchewan Research Council, Saskatoon, since 1989. Adjunct Professor U. Saskatchewan, since 1992.

Achievements

• Elaine Esther Wheaton has been listed as a notable Climatologist, educator, research scientist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Royal Canada Geography Society (governor 1990-1996), Royal Meteorological Society.

Interests

• Avocations: horseback riding, reading, cross country skiing.

Connections

Married Dale William Young, January 1, 1977. Children: Sean W., Trent W.

Father:

James Arthur Wheaton

Mother:

Edna Anna (Skog) Wheaton

Spouse:

Dale William Young

child:

Sean W. Wheaton

child:

Trent W. Wheaton