John Richard Anderson

Background

Anderson, John Richard was born on May 5, 1931 in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. Son of John Raymond and Mary Ann (Beaulieu) Anderson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Utah State University, 1957; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1960.

Career

Assistant professor entomology, University of California-Berkeley, 1961-1966; associate professor, University of California-Berkeley, 1967-1970; professor, University of California-Berkeley, 1970-1993; professor emeritus, University of California-Berkeley, since 1993; associate dean research, University of California-Berkeley, 1979-1985. Trustee, past chairman Alameda County (California) Mosquito Abatement District,1961-1973, 79-93.

Achievements

• John Richard Anderson has been listed as a noteworthy Entomologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Navy, 1950-1954. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, Royal Entomological Society (London). Member Entomological Society American (governing board 1987-1990, C.W. Woodworth award Pacific branch 1988), Canada Entomological Society, American Mosquito Control Association, Society Vector Ecologists, Nature Conservancy, National Audubon Society, American Museum Natural History, Oregon National Resources Council, Oregon National Desert Association, High Desert Museum, Sierra Club.

Connections

Married Shereen V. Erickson, March 26, 1955. Children: Scott F., Lisa K., Steven F.

Father:

John Raymond Anderson

Mother:

Mary Ann (Beaulieu) Anderson

Spouse:

Shereen V. Erickson

child:

Scott F. Anderson

child:

Steven F. Anderson

child:

Lisa K. Anderson