Background
Box, Vernon George S. was born on June 20, 1946 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Son of Lester and Julia Mae Box.
educator organic chemist researcher
Box, Vernon George S. was born on June 20, 1946 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Son of Lester and Julia Mae Box.
Bachelor of Science, U. West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy, U. West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica, 1971.
From assistant lecturer to senior lecturer, U. West Indies, 1969-1982; scientist, Schering-Plough Corporation, Bloomfield, New Jersey, 1982-1984; associate professor, City College of New York, 1984-1991; professor, City College of New York, since 1992.
Fellow American Institute Chemists, American Chemical Society, Inter-American Photochem. Society, New York Academy Sciences (chairman 1990-1991, assistant chairman 1989-1990), Masons.
Married Lynda Lynette Box, July 3, 1976. Children: Samantha Nalini, Ananda Shaula.