Background
Ostrom, John H. was born on February 18, 1928 in New York City. Son of William C. and Norma (Beebe) Ostrom.
educator museum curator paleontologist
Ostrom, John H. was born on February 18, 1928 in New York City. Son of William C. and Norma (Beebe) Ostrom.
Bachelor of Science in Geology, Union College, Schenectady, 1951. Doctor of Science (honorary), Union College, Schenectady, 1991. Doctor of Philosophy in Vertebrate Paleontology, Columbia University, 1960.
Lecturer, Brooklyn College, 1955-1956; instructor, Beloit (Wisconsin) College, 1956-1958; assistant professor geology, Beloit (Wisconsin) College, 1958-1961; assistant professor geology, Yale University, 1961-1966; associate professor, 1966-1971; professor, 1971-1993; assistant curator vertebrate paleontology, Peabody Museum Natural History, 1961-1966; associate curator, Peabody Museum Natural History, 1966-1971; curator, Peabody Museum Natural History, 1971-1993; research assistant vertebrate paleontology, American Museum Natural History, New York City, 1951-1956; research associate, American Museum Natural History, since 1965. Consultant Chinese Academy Sciences, Academy Natural Sciences, Philadelphia.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Society Vertebrate Paleontology (president 1969-1970, Romer-Simpson medal 1994), Society Study Evolution, Society Systematic Zoology (council 1975-1978, 83-85), Paleontological Society, Society Earth Science Editors, Sigma Xi (president Yale chapter 1972-1973).
Married Nancy Grace Hartman, June 14, 1952. Children: Karen Ann Ostrom, Alicia Jane Linstead.