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Wiggins, Glenn B. was born on January 29, 1927 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Glenn B. Wiggins
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Glenn B. Wiggins, Canadian Entomologist. Achievements include research in systematic entomology especially Trichoptera, aquatic entomology, biology of temporary pools. Fellow Entomological society Canada (president 1981-1982, Gold Medal award 1992); member North America Benthol. Society, Biological Council Canada (vice president 1982-1984).
Education
Bachelor, U. Toronto, 1949; Master of Arts, U. Toronto, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Toronto, 1958.
Career
Assistant biologist, Fisheries Research Board Canada, 1950-1951; assistant curator department entomology, Royal Ontario Museum, 1952-1961; from assistant curator in charge to curator in charge, Royal Ontario Museum, 1961-1976; curator department entomology, Royal Ontario Museum, 1976-1992; curator emeritus, Royal Ontario Museum, since 1992; professor zoology, U. Toronto, 1968-1992; professor emeritus, U. Toronto, since 1992. Visiting professor University of Minnesota, 1970, 72, 74, U. Montana, 1981.
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Fellow Entomological society Canada (president 1981-1982, Gold Medal award 1992). Member North America Benthol. Society, Biological Council Canada (vice president 1982-1984).
