Background
Waltz, Robert Dean was born on November 12, 1953 in Richmond, Indiana, United States. Son of Charles Robert and Betty Eloise Waltz.
entomologist State agency administrator
Waltz, Robert Dean was born on November 12, 1953 in Richmond, Indiana, United States. Son of Charles Robert and Betty Eloise Waltz.
Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1976; Master of Science, Purdue University, 1982; Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1986.
Senior resident naturalist Hayes Regional Arboretum, Richmond, 1977-1980. Resident Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1980-1986. Museum services coordinator Thames Science Center, New London, Connecticut, 1987-1988.
State entomologist, director division entomology/plant pathology Indiana Department Natural Resources, Indianapolis, since 1988. Member Pesticide Review Board, Indianapolis, since 1989, Center Plant Board, Indianapolis, since 1988. Section editor Indiana Academy of Sciences, Indianapolis, since 1990.
Member North America Benthological Society, American Entomological Society, Entomological Society of America (R.E. Snodgrass award 1986, Outstanding Achievement award 1998), Entomological Society Washington, New York Entomological Society.
Married Nancy Ellen Campbell, January 7, 1978. Children: Daniel, Ellen.