Background
Pomeroy, Lawrence Richards was born on June 2, 1925 in Sayre, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Rupert Cole and Doris Atkinson (Richards) Pomeroy.
Pomeroy, Lawrence Richards was born on June 2, 1925 in Sayre, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Rupert Cole and Doris Atkinson (Richards) Pomeroy.
Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan, 1947; Master of Science, University of Michigan, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, Rutgers University, 1951.
Research associate Bureau Biological Research, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1951-1952;
assistant research specialist, New Jersey Experimental Station Oyster Research Laboratory, Bivalve, New Jersey, 1952-1954;
assistant to associate professor Marine Institute, U. Georgia, Sapelo Island, 1954-1966;
professor zoology, U. Georgia, Athens, 1966-1979;
Alumni Foundation Distinguished professor zoology, U. Georgia, Athens, 1979-1992;
professor emeritus, since 1992. Associate program director envrion. biology National Science Foundation, Washington, 1966-1967, advisory panelist, 1967-1969, 81-83, 85, advising committee biological medical science, 1970-1972. Chief scientist Eltanin Research Cruise 38 USNS, 1969.
Principal investigator Alpha Helix Symbios Expedition, Enewetak Atoll, 1971.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member American Society Limnology and Oceanography (president 1983-1984,Hutchinson medal 1987), American Geophysical Union.
Married Janet Mary Klerk, April 6, 1952. Children: Cheryl S., Russell J.