Background
Moats, William Alden was born on November 30, 1928 in Des Moines. Son of Francis Ireland and Fanny Caroline (Steves) Moats.
Moats, William Alden was born on November 30, 1928 in Des Moines. Son of Francis Ireland and Fanny Caroline (Steves) Moats.
Student, Simpson College, 1948. Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, University Maryland, 1957.
Biochemist, USDA, Beltsville, Maryland., 1957-1965; research chemist, leader, USDA, Beltsville, Maryland., 1965-1972; research chemist, USDA, Beltsville, Maryland., 1972-1997; consultant, USDA, Beltsville, Maryland., since 1997.
Member American Chemical Society, (agricultural food division chairman food safety subdivision 1988-1989, chair awards committee 1991-1999, fellow agricultural food division 1995), Association Official Analytical Chemists International (Wiley award 1996), Sigma Xi, Gamma Sigma Delta.
Married Sheila Ama, March 1, 1958. Children: Laura Ann, Sandra Annual.