Robert Allan Byers

Background

Byers, Robert Allan was born on December 6, 1936 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Charles Victor and Elsie Ruth (Stewart) Byers.

Education

Student, St. Vincent College, 1955-1956; Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1960; Master of Science, Ohio State University, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1971.

Career

Entomologist, USDA Agricultural Research Svc., Tifton, Georgia, 1961-1966; entomologist, USDA Agricultural Research Svc., West Lafayette, Indiana, 1966-1970; entomologist, USDA Agricultural Research Svc., University Park, Pennsylvania, since 1970.

Achievements

• Robert Allan Byers has been listed as a noteworthy Entomologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Entomological Society American, Entomological Society Pennsylvania (secretary 1980-1993, president 1994).

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, photography, hunting, cross-country skiing, reading.

Connections

Married Patricia Lee Andrews, September 3, 1960. Children: Lisa Joanne, Robert Allan Junior.

Father:

Charles Victor Byers

Mother:

Elsie Ruth (Stewart) Byers

Spouse:

Patricia Lee Andrews

child:

Lisa Joanne Byers

child:

Robert Allan Junior Byers