Background
Patterson, Richard Sheldon was born on April 27, 1932 in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Roy Winsor and Helen Marie (Long) Patterson.
Patterson, Richard Sheldon was born on April 27, 1932 in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Roy Winsor and Helen Marie (Long) Patterson.
Bachelor of Science, U. Massachusetts, 1954; Master of Science, U. Massachusetts, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell Univercity, 1962.
Entomologist, State of Florida, Winter Haven, 1962-1964; laboratory director, State of Florida, Winter Haven, 1964-1966; entomologist, United States Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service, Gainesville, Florida, 1966-1970; entomologist, United States Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service, Gainesville, Florida, 1973-1978; research leader, United States Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service, Gainesville, Florida, since 1978; entomologist, World Health Organization, New Delhi, India, 1970-1973. Consultant in field.
With United States Army, 1955-1957. Member Entomological Society American (chairman 1989-1990), Florida Entomological Society (president 1989-1990), National Livestock Biocontrol Association (chairman 1982-1990).
Married Barbara Alice Walsh, September 14, 1957. Children: Charles W., Alexandria A. Patterson Yohpe.