Background
Elster, Richard Sanford was born on December 3, 1939 in Deadwood, South Dakot. Son of Henry Paul and Gladys Marie (McCuaig) Elster.
Elster, Richard Sanford was born on December 3, 1939 in Deadwood, South Dakot. Son of Henry Paul and Gladys Marie (McCuaig) Elster.
Bachelor of Arts, University Minnesota, 1962; Master of Arts, University Minnesota, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, University Minnesota, 1967.
Project scientist, Litton Industries, Monterey, California, 1967-1969; associate professor, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1969-1975; professor, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1978-1984; science adviser, bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington, 1975-1978; deputy assistant secretary, Department Navy, Washington, since 1984.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Psychological Association.
Married Jancie Kay Stussy, August 19, 1962. Children— David, Carol, Linda.
