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Halma, John Robert was born on November 8, 1935 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of John and Bertha (De Jong) Halma.
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The Poconos: An Illustrated Natural History Guide
(A reference for amateur naturalists, outdoor enthusiasts,...)
A reference for amateur naturalists, outdoor enthusiasts, and others who wish to explore the area, this book explains the geographic characteristics, animal habits and habitats, climate, geology, and vegetation of the area. It also includes brief profiles of individuals who played significant roles in the preservation of the area's ecology.
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John Robert Halma
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John Robert Halma, American biologist, educator. National Science Foundation fellow, 1959-1962, 68; recipient Chatauqua award National Science Foundation and American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1977, 79, 89, 95; with biology students 1st Place award Take Pride in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Department Environmental Resources, 1989.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1957. Master of Science, Syracuse University, New York, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy, Lehigh University, 1974.
Career
Instructor, Eastern Christian High School, North Haledon, New Jersey, 1957-1960;
assistant, Syracuse University, 1960-1962;
instructor, then professor, Cedar Crest College, Allentown, Pennsylvania, since 1962;
vice president academic affairs, acting dean of faculty, Cedar Crest College, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 1991-1992. Academic coordinator Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association, Kempton, Pennsylvania, 1984-1988. Researcher Pennsylvania Power & Light Company, Allentown, 1977-1978, 85-88.
Curator William F. Curtis Arboretum, Allentown, 1985-1991, 94-. Historian Pennsylvania Academy Science, 1982-1994.
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The Poconos: An Illustrated Natural History Guide
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The Poconos: An Illustrated Natural History Guide
Membership
Board directors Wildlands Conservancy, Emmaus, Pennsylvania, 1987-1993, Ewha Woman's University International Foundation. Secretary Wescosville (Pennsylvania) Fire Company, 1986-1988. Member of American Institute Biological Sciences, Ecological Society of America.
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Married Linda Kim, April 9, 1966. Children: Thomas R., Kimberly.
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Political Party
Republican
Education
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1957
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1961
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1974
Career
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1957 - 1960
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1960 - 1962
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1962
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1962
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National Science Foundation fellow, 1959-1962, 68. Recipient Chatauqua award National Science Foundation and American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1977, 79, 89, 95. With biology students 1st Place award Take Pride in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Department Environmental Resources, 1989.National Science Foundation fellow, 1959-1962, 68. Recipient Chatauqua award National Science Foundation and American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1977, 79, 89, 95. With biology students 1st Place award Take Pride in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Department Environmental Resources, 1989.