Richard James Seltin

Background

Seltin, Richard James was born on November 4, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Alfred David Seltin and Ruth Elfreda (Engebrigtsen) Seltin.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University Wyoming, 1949; Master of Science, University of Chicago, 1954; Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1956.

Career

From instructor to professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1956; assistant department chairman natural science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1968-1974; chairman, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1974-1984; adjunct curator museum, Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1957.

Achievements

• Richard James Seltin has been listed as a noteworthy science educator, paleontologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1950-1952. Member Society Vertebrate Paleontology, Society Study Evolution, National Science Teachers Association.

Connections

Married Edith Hulet, July 4, 1953. Children: Kyle Richard, Cristofer Daniel, Jason Andrew.

Father:

Alfred David Seltin Seltin

Mother:

Ruth Elfreda (Engebrigtsen) Seltin

Spouse:

Edith Hulet

child:

Jason Andrew Seltin

child:

Kyle Richard Seltin

child:

Cristofer Daniel Seltin