Background
Berkowitz, Melvin was born on May 4, 1937 in Bronx. Son of David and Ida (Gilowitz) Berkowitz.
Berkowitz, Melvin was born on May 4, 1937 in Bronx. Son of David and Ida (Gilowitz) Berkowitz.
Bachelor, State University of New York, 1976; Master of Arts, Brooklyn College, 1987.
Laboratory assistant, New York Medical College, Valhalla, 1960-1963; junior chemist, NopCo Chemical Company, Harrison, New Jersey, 1964-1965; research assistant, Institute for Muscle Disease, 1965-1969; research chemist, Montefiore Hospital, Bronx, 1969-1975; research chemist, New York University Medical Center, New York City, 1972-1981; teacher science, Jamaica High School/New York City Board Education, since 1981; teacher science, Cardozo H.S., Bayside, New York, since 1997. Adjunct Professor Brooklyn College, since 1991.
Active political campaign Edward Koch for congressman, New York City, 1968, Bella Abzug for mayor, New York City, 1977. Member New York Academy Sciences, New York Biology Teachers Association.