Background
Stephens, George Robert was born on November 10, 1929 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of George Robert and Edna Marie (Amundsen-Grant) Stephens.
Stephens, George Robert was born on November 10, 1929 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of George Robert and Edna Marie (Amundsen-Grant) Stephens.
Bachelor of Science, U. Massachusetts, 1952; M. Forestry, Yale University, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1961.
Research assistant, Connecticut Agriculture Experimental Station, New Haven, 1957-1961; assistant scientist, Connecticut Agriculture Experimental Station, New Haven, 1961-1965; associate scientist, Connecticut Agriculture Experimental Station, New Haven, 1965-1975; scientist, Connecticut Agriculture Experimental Station, New Haven, 1975-1980; chief scientist, Connecticut Agriculture Experimental Station, New Haven, since 1980. Member State Tree Protection Examination Board, New Haven, since 1962, Connecticut Academy Science and Engineering, Hartford, since 1985.
Ordained permanent deacon Archdiocese of Hartford, 1981. First lieutenant United States Army, 1952-1957. Member Society American Foresters.
Married Irene Mary Hackett, September 8, 1951. Children: Timothy, Lynne, Ellen, Matthew, Charlotte, Mark, Kristina.