Background
Engel, John Jay was born on July 27, 1941 in Milwaukee. Son of Marvin Leonard and June (Seemuth) Engel.
Engel, John Jay was born on July 27, 1941 in Milwaukee. Son of Marvin Leonard and June (Seemuth) Engel.
Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1965; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1972.
Assistant curator, Field Museum Natural History, Chicago, 1972-1977; associate curator, Field Museum Natural History, Chicago, 1977-1986; curator botany, Field Museum Natural History, Chicago, since 1986.
Member American Bryological and Lichenological Society, International Bryological and Lichenological Society.
Married Karen Ruth Engel, November 3, 1962. Children: Elizabeth, Laura.