Background
Smith, Walter Leonard was born on July 23, 1918 in New York City. Son of Leonard and Mary Elizabeth (Moog) Smith.
Smith, Walter Leonard was born on July 23, 1918 in New York City. Son of Leonard and Mary Elizabeth (Moog) Smith.
AB, New York University, 1945. Master of Science, New York University, 1947.
Research fellow Warner Institute, New York City, 1943. Instructor St. Francis College, Brooklyn, 1945—1947, Long Island University, 1947—1957. Director pharmaceutical sales & research Algin Corporation, New York City, 1957—1961.
Assistant professor Suffolk County Community College, Selden, 1961—1964, associate professor, 1964—1965, professor head department life science, 1965—1968, professor head department marine science & tech, 1969—1977, professor marine science and tech, from 1977. Consultant Torigan Laboratories, 1954—1958, Airborne Instruments, 1960, Shelter Island Oyster Company, 1961—1966. Co-chairman Long Island Marine Resources Council, 1963.
Director Goose Creek Ecological Study, 1966—1968. Member Marine Resources Council Bi-County Planning Board, from 1967, PIADC Institute Biological Safety Committee United States Department Agr, from 1988, Plum Island Animal Disease Center, New York, from 1988. Board directors, president Middle Atlantic Natural Science Council, Greenport, New York, from 1977.
Board directors Long Island Chapter New York State Archeological Association, from 1981, president, from 1986.
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Member of Institute Biology Great British, National Marine Education Association, New York State Marine Education Association (executive director 1977-1981), National Shellfisheries Association, American Institute Biological Science, World Mariculture Association, Orient Yacht Club.
Married Marjory Ellen Johnston, December 27, 1967. Children: Deborah, Colleen 1 stepchild Susan.