Background
Bergman, Ernest L. was born on July 12, 1922 in Munich. Son of Willy andJulia (Steiner) Bergmann.
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Ernest L. Bergman
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Came to the United States, 1946.
Career
Bachelor of Science, Oregon State University, 1955. Master of Science, Michigan State University, 1956, Doctor of Philosophy, 1958. Assistant professor plant nutrition Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1958-1963, associate professor, 1963-1970, professor, 1970-1987.
Professor emeritus, 1987.
International assignments in Argentine, Uruguay, Peoples Republic of China, Senegal and Mali. Contributor articles to professional journals Chairman, Ferguson Township Board Adjustment, 1961-1964, Patton Ferguson Joint Authority, 1964-1974, Ferguson Township Board Suprs., 1974-1979, Center Region Council Government, 1974-1979.
Member Patton Ferguson Joint Authority, 1982-1997, University Area Joint Authority, 1982, chairman Center Region Government Study Committee, 1991-1993. Board directors Alpha Cmty.
Ambulance Svc., Incorporated., 1992.
Achievements
Membership
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Horticultural Science(board directors 1981-1983, -87, vice president international affairs 1986-1987,Kenneth Post award 1968). Member International Society Horticultural Science, American Society Plant Physiologists, Pennsylvania Plant Food and Protectant Education Society (man of year award 1983), Kiwanis (president 1976, district lieutenant governor 1988), Sigma Xi, Alpha Zeta, Gamma Sigma Delta.
Connections
Married Alice H. Adler, February 15, 1948.
