Richard John Shaw

Background

Shaw, Richard John was born on January 15, 1939 in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Gilbert B. and Doris (Gleason) Shaw.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Rhode Island, 1961; Master of Science, U. Missouri, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Missouri, 1966.

Career

Research assistant, U. Missouri, Columbia, 1961-1966; assistant professor, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1966-1970; assistant professor, U. Rhode Island, Kingston, 1970-1976; associate professor, U. Rhode Island, Kingston, since 1976.

Achievements

• Richard John Shaw has been listed as a noteworthy Horticulture educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Horticulture Therapy Association (treasurer New England chapter 1989-1993, president since 1993), American Society for Horticultural Science, American Horticulture Society, Professional Plant Growers Association, Ohio Florists Association.

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, stamp collector, photography.

Connections

Married Loretta Hagemann, August 21, 1965. Children: Cynthia, Deborah.

Father:

Gilbert B. Shaw

Mother:

Doris (Gleason) Shaw

Spouse:

Loretta Hagemann

child:

Cynthia Shaw

child:

Deborah Shaw