Background
Wade, Michael John was born on October 21, 1949 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of John Francis and Mary Loretta (Sweeney) Wade.
researcher ecology and evolution educator
Wade, Michael John was born on October 21, 1949 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of John Francis and Mary Loretta (Sweeney) Wade.
Bachelor, Boston College, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1975.
Assistant professor department biology, University of Chicago, 1975-1981; associate professor, University of Chicago, 1981-1986; professor department ecology and evolution, University of Chicago, since 1986; department chairman, University of Chicago, since 1991. Member predoctoral panel National Science Foundation, 1979-1984, population biology panel, 1986-1988, genetics study section National Institutes of Health, 1988-1991.
Member Society for Study Evolution (vice president 1985).
Married Debra Lynn, September 4, 1987. Children: Catherine, Megan, Travis.