Background
Edwards, Robert Ernest was born on November 6, 1923 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Eber Ernest and Nelle (Isbell) Edwards.
Edwards, Robert Ernest was born on November 6, 1923 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Eber Ernest and Nelle (Isbell) Edwards.
Student Willamette University, 1943-1945. Bachelor of Science, University Oregon, 1946, Master of Science, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, University Washington, 1952.
Assistant professor psychology Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1953-1957. Associate member Sterling-Winthrop Research Institute, Rensselaer, New York, 1956-1962. Lecturer pharmacology Albany Medical College, Union University, 1957-1962.
Psychologist Psychopharmacology Service Center National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, 1962-1966, executive secretary commission on preclinical psychopharmacology, 1962-1966.
Professor, department chairman psychology California State University at Fullerton, 1966-1969. University fellow U. Washington, 1948-1951.
United States Public Health Service fellow Psychiatric Institute and Hospital, Columbia, 1952-1953.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1944. Member American Psychological Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Behavioral Pharmacology Society, New York Academy Science, Royal Society Fullerton California.
Married Theodora Nelson, August 13, 1944. Children: Sandra Lee, Eric Alan.