Background
Wells, Patrick Harrington was born on June 19, 1926 in Palo Alto, California, United States. Son of Harrington and Doris Virginia (Lausten) Wells.
Wells, Patrick Harrington was born on June 19, 1926 in Palo Alto, California, United States. Son of Harrington and Doris Virginia (Lausten) Wells.
Bachelor, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1951.
Asst professor biology, U. Missouri, Columbia, 1951-1957; from assistant professor to professor biology, Occidental College, Los Angeles, since 1957; professor emeritus, Occidental College, Los Angeles, 1991.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, Southern California Academy of Sciences (director 1972-1978, member advisory board since 1977). Member American Zoologists Society, Zoological Society Japan, History of Science Society, International Bee Research Association, Western Society of Naturalists.
Married Pearl Marie Pernich, July 27, 1951. Children: Harrington, Patricia Ann, John Thomas.