Background
Kollander, Mel was born on December 10, 1939 in New York City. Son of Max and Gisella (Balin) Kollander.
economist social scientist statistician
Kollander, Mel was born on December 10, 1939 in New York City. Son of Max and Gisella (Balin) Kollander.
Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1962. Master of Arts, New School University Graduate Faculty, 1964. Postgraduate, New School for Social Research, 1967—1967.
Statistician, American Telephone & Telegraph Company, New York City, 1964-1968; economist, statistician, Mitre Corporation, McLean, Virginia, 1968-1971; senior statistician, Social Security Administration, Baltimore, 1971-1977; manager, senior statistician, Westat, Inc., Rockville, Maryland., 1977-1979; principal survey statistician, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, 1979-1994; manager small community information and data program, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, 1992-1994; director Washington office Institute Survey Research, Temple University, Washington, since 1995. Advisor Government of Kuwait, 1991-1992, World Health Organization, Geneva, 1987-1992. Lecturer World Health Organization, USDA Graduate School, 1990-1992.
Member Citizen Taskforce on Property Assessment, Montgomery County, Maryland, 1978. Member American Society for Testing and Materials (statistics methods section, indoor air subcommittee 1988-1991), International Statistical Institute (elected), American Statistical Association, International Association Survey Statisticians, Washington Statistical Society (board member since 1995).
Children: Steven B., Sondra L.