William Albert Corpe

Background

Corpe, William Albert was born on January 11, 1924 in Walworth, Wisconsin, United States. Son of John and Doris (Healy) Corpe.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1948. Master of Science, University Wisconsin, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, Pennsylvania State University, 1956.

Career

Assistant professor Western Kentucky State College, Bowling Green, 1950—1953, Barnard College, New York City, Columbia University, New York City, 1956—1960, associate professor graduate faculty, 1960—1967, professor biological science, 1967—1989, professor emeritus, since 1989. United States Public Health Service special research fellow U New South Wales, Australia, 1963—1964. Research collaborator Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York, 1965—1971.

Scientist in residence Lehman College City University of New York, Bronx, since 1990. Consultant industry and government. Served with United States Marine Corps, 1942-1946.

Achievements

• William Albert Corpe has been listed as a noteworthy microbiologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Closter (New Jersey) Environmental Commission, 1975-1981. Served with United States Marine Corps, 1942-1946. National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation grantee.

Member American Society Microbiology, Canada Society Microbiology, Society Industrial Microbiology, New York Academy Science, Sigma Xi (secretary chapter 1970-1980).

Connections

Married Mary Elinor Milham, August 27, 1949. Children: Linda Elizabeth, Richard Milham.

Father:

John Corpe

Mother:

Doris (Healy) Corpe

Spouse:

Mary Elinor Milham

child:

Richard Milham Corpe

child:

Linda Elizabeth Corpe