Richard A. Schoettger

Background

Schoettger, Richard A. was born on October 24, 1932 in Arlington, Nebraska, United States.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Colorado State University, 1954; Master of Science, Colorado State University, 1959; Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology, Colorado State University, 1966.

Career

Physiologist, Fish Control Laboratory, 1962-1967; assistant director laboratory, Fish Control Laboratory, 1967-1969; director, Fish-Pesticide Research Laboratory, 1969-1980; director National Fisheries Contaminant Research Center, United States Fish & Wildlife Svc., Columbia, Missouri, since 1980. Research associate Department National Resources U. Missouri, Columbia, 1971. Advising committee water quality criteria National Academy Science, 1971-1972.

Co-project leader United States-The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Environmental Exchange Agreement, since 1979.

Achievements

• Research toxicity, physiology and exological effects of pesticides and other contaminants in aquatic organisms.

Membership

Member American Fisheries Society, Society Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Sigma Xi.

Connections

M. Loraine L. Nelson. Children: David S., Lisa M.

child:

David S. Schoettger

child:

Lisa M. Schoettger