Background
Gorenstein, Shirley Slotkin was born on March 4, 1928 in New York City. Daughter of Harry and Mary (Pfeffer) Slotkin.
Gorenstein, Shirley Slotkin was born on March 4, 1928 in New York City. Daughter of Harry and Mary (Pfeffer) Slotkin.
Bachelor of Arts, Queen's College, 1949; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1953; Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1963.
Lecturer anthropology, Columbia University, New York City, 1963-1971; assistant professor, Columbia University, 1971-1974; associate professor, Columbia University, 1974-1975; professor anthropology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, 1975-1995; professor emerita, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, since 1995; department chairman science technical studies, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York associate dean School Humanities and Social Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, 1975-1990.
Member of New York State Board for History Preservation, 1976-1985. Member American Anthropol. Association (Executive Board 1976-1979), Society American Archaeology., Society Professional Archaeologists (board standards 1983-1986) F C.
Married Samuel Gorenstein, July 3, 1948. Children: Ethan Ezra, Gabriel William.