Background
Pilson, Michael Edward Quinton was born on October 25, 1933 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Son of Edward Charles and Frances Amelia (Ferguson) Pilson. came to the United States, 1958.
Pilson, Michael Edward Quinton was born on October 25, 1933 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Son of Edward Charles and Frances Amelia (Ferguson) Pilson. came to the United States, 1958.
Bachelor of Science, Bishops U., Lennoxville, Quebec, Canada Master of Science, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, San Diego, 1964.
Chemist, Windsor Mills (Canada) Paper Company, 1954-1955; assistant chemist, Macdonald College of McGill University, 1955-1958; biologist, Zoological Society San Diego, 1963-1966; assistant professor, U. Rhode Island, Narragansett, 1966-1971; associate professor, U. Rhode Island, Narragansett, 1971-1978; professor, U. Rhode Island, Narragansett, since 1978. Director Marine Ecosystems Research Laboratory, Narragansett, 1976-1997.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Geophysical Union, ASLO, Oceanography Society, American Society Mammalogists, Saunderstown Yacht Club (Board of Governors 1974-1987, commodore 1985-1987).
Married Joan Elaine Johnstone, July 6, 1957. Children: Diana Jane, John Edward Quinton.