Melvyn David Schiavelli

Background

Schiavelli, Melvyn David was born on August 8, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Gene James and Frances Elizabeth (Giacomo) Schiavelli.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, DePaul University, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, 1967.

Career

Research associate Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1967-1968. From assistant professor to associate professor chemistry College William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1968-1980, professor chemistry, 1980-1994, chairman department chemistry, 1978-1984, dean Faculty Arts and Sciences, 1984-1986, provost, 1986-1993, acting president, 1992. Professor chemical and biochemistry, provost University Delaware, Newark, 1994—2002.

President Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, Pennsylvania, since 2005. Acting president, Chief Executive Officer Harrisburg Polytechnic Development Corporation.

Achievements

• Melvyn David Schiavelli has been listed as a noteworthy academic administrator, science educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Chemical Society, Royal Institute Chemists, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Virginia Farrell, September 10, 1966. Children— Timothy, Karen.

Father:

Gene James Schiavelli

Mother:

Frances Elizabeth (Giacomo) Schiavelli

Spouse:

Virginia Farrell

child:

Karen Schiavelli

child:

Timothy Schiavelli