Background
Merrill, Leland Gilbert was born on October 4, 1920 in Danville, Illinois, United States. Son of Leland Gilbert and May (Babcock) Merrill.
environmental science educator
Merrill, Leland Gilbert was born on October 4, 1920 in Danville, Illinois, United States. Son of Leland Gilbert and May (Babcock) Merrill.
Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 1942; Master of Science, Rutgers University, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, Rutgers University, 1949.
Research assistant entomology, Rutgers University, 1946-1949; assistant professor entomology, Michigan State University, 1949-1953; member of faculty, Rutgers University, 1953-1982; research specialist entomology, Rutgers University, 1960-1961; dean agriculture, Rutgers University, 1961-1971; director Institute Environmental Studies, Rutgers University, 1971-1976; professor center coastal and environmental studies, Rutgers University, 1976-1982; executive secretary, New Jersey Academy Science, 1984-1992.
Served to major Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Entomological Society American, Coastal Society, Sigma Xi, Alpha Gamma Rho, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Zeta, Epsilon Sigma Phi.
Married Virginia Gilhooley, September 14, 1949. Children: Susan Jane, Alison Lee.